Math Vocab Quiz

What does the term "exponent" refer to in mathematics?

• The sum of a number's digits

• The numerical value of a digit based on its position in a number

• How many times a number (the base) is to be multiplied by itself

• A numeral between 0 and 9

Which of the following is a "digit"?

• A symbol used to represent a number

• A number written as the sum of each digit multiplied by its place value

• A line marked with numbers at evenly spaced intervals

• A numeral between 0 and 9

What is the "expanded form" of a number?

• The numerical value of a digit based on its position in a number

• A numeral between 0 and 9

• A math statement that uses =, <, or > and has no unknowns

• A number written as the sum of each digit multiplied by its place value

What does a "number line" represent?

• A numeral between 0 and 9

• A math statement that uses =, <, or > and has no unknowns

• A number written as the sum of each digit multiplied by its place value

• A line marked with numbers at evenly spaced intervals

Which of the following is an example of a "number sentence"?

• 12 × 1 = 10

• 12 × 2 = 24

• 12 × 3 = 50

• A line marked with numbers at evenly spaced intervals

What is "place value" in mathematics?

• How many times a number (the base) is to be multiplied by itself

• The numerical value of a digit based on its position in a number

• A numeral between 0 and 9

• A math statement that uses =, <, or > and has no unknowns

What does the term "standard form" refer to in mathematics?

• A number written using letters

• A number sentence that shows 2 equal parts

• The answer when multiplying

• A number written using digits

How is the number 135 written in word form?

• One hundred thirty-five

• One three five

• One hundred and thirty-five

• One three zero five

What is an expression in mathematics?

• A number sentence that includes an equal sign.

• The answer when dividing.

• Shows numbers and operation signs but not the equal sign.

• A number written using digits.

What is an equation? For example 5 + 3 = 8

• A number sentence that shows 2 equal parts.

• The answer when multiplying.

• A number written using letters.

• Shows numbers and operation signs but not the equal sign.