6th Grade Math Vocabulary

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What is an Improper Fraction?

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A fraction with a value more than 1, where the numerator is greater than the denominator.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is a mathematical expression?

Back

A mathematical phrase that contains operations, numbers, and/or variables.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What does the Commutative Property of Multiplication state?

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Two or more numbers may be multiplied in any order without changing the product.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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What is a Unit Rate?

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A comparison of 2 quantities, where the second quantity (or denominator) is always 1.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is a Constant in mathematics?

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A value that doesn't change.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a Proper Fraction?

Back

A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is an Equation?

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is a Ratio?

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A comparison of two quantities, often expressed as a fraction.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is an Inequality?

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A mathematical statement that compares two expressions and shows that they are not equal.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.8

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What is a Variable?

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A symbol used to represent a number that can change.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B