6th Grade STAAR Math Vocabulary

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absolute value

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The distance of a number from zero on the number line, without considering direction.

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denominator

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The bottom number in a fraction, which shows how many equal parts the item is divided into.

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difference

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The result of subtracting one number from another.

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dividend

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The number that is being divided in a division operation.

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division

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The operation of making equal groups out of a number.

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divisor

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The number by which another number is divided.

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equivalent

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Having the same value.

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factor

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A number that divides into another number exactly and without leaving a remainder.

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improper fraction

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A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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integer

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A whole number; a number that is not a fraction.