Advanced STAR 3rd GradeMath Vocabulary Words and Definitions

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Instructions: Introduce the word to the student. Review its definition. Work on about 3 words (one page) per week. Repeat as needed.Fill in the blanks of the sheet of paper.

1. Write the word2. Write the definition of the word3. Draw a picture or diagram using the word4. Write a sentence using the word5. You may use these words as spelling words if you choose

Record the words the student has mastered (Comments/Mastery)

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Word: Equation Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write: Equation

An equal sign is usedExample 7 + 2 = 10 - 1

Definition: An equation says that two thingsare the same, using mathematical symbols.An equal sign is used.Write An equation says that two things are the same, using mathe-matical symbols. An equal sign is used.Sentence: The teacher put the equations on the board for the students to do first thing in the morning. Comments/Mastery: Child understands this word/ remembers it well.

3rd Grade Basic Math Vocabulary Page 1

Word: Equation Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write: 7 + 2 = 10 - 1

Definition: An equation says that two thingsare the same, using mathematical symbols.An equal sign is used.Write:

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Word: Expanded form Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Writing a number to show all theplace values. 473 = (4 x 100) +( 7 x 10) + (3 x 1)Write:

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Word: Expression Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Are numbers, symbols, and operators (=, -, x, - ) grouped together to Show the value of something 2 + e is an Expression.Write:

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Word: Pattern Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Things that are arranged follow-ing rules. ---,---,--- 3,6,9,12 (start with three and then add three more each time.Write:

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Word: Sort Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: To arrange things in a special way.Example: From smallest to largest, weight loss to weight gain. Write:

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Word: Digits Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Any of the numerals from 0 to 9,especially when forming part of a number.Write:

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3rd Grade Math Functions Vocabulary Page 3

Word: Array Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write: ****

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Definition: A set of numbers or objects in a pattern to illustrate multiplication. For example an array for 3 x 4 = 12 has 3 down and 4 across Write:

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Word: Difference Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: The answer to a subtraction problem. 8 – 3 = 5 (The difference is 5)Write:

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Word: Factor Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:_______________________________________________________Definition: A number we multiply to get ananswer In 5 x 6 = 30 factors are 5 and 6._______________________________________________________Write:

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Or: all the numbers and their pairs that can be multiplied to get an answer.(1 x 30), (2 x 15), (3 x 10), (5 x 6) all equal30. Therefore the numbers 1,30,2,15,3,10, 5, 6, are all factors of 30.

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Word: Multiple Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write: -6 is a multiple of 3, because 3 x -2 + -6

Definition: Is the result of multiplying a number. 12 is a multiple of 3, because 3 x 4 = 12 But 7 is NOT a multiple of 3because no matter what number we multiplyit by it will not equal 7Write:

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Word: Product Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: The answer to a multiplication problem. 2 x 9 = 19 ( The product is 18)Write:

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Word: Sum Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: An amount or number obtained as a result of adding numbers. 5 + 2 = 7 (the sum is 7)Write:

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Comments/Mastery:3rd Grade Math Shapes Vocabulary Page 5

Word: Equilateral triangle Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:_______________________________________________________Definition: A triangle with all three sides theSame length. The angles are all 60 degrees.

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Word: Isosceles triangle: Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: A triangle with only two equal sides.Write:

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Word: Right triangle Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: A triangle that has a right angle(90 degrees).Write:

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Word: Pentagon Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.

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Definition: A shape with five straight sides.

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Word: Hexagon Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: A shape with six straight sides.

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Word: Parallel Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Always the same distance apart and never touching.Write:

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Word: Measure Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: To find a number that shows thesize or amount of something. Write:

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Word: Area Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: The amount of space inside the boundary of a flat surface. The area of the shape is 4Write:

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Word: Perimeter Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write: 8ft.

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Definition: The distance around a flat surface. The perimeter of 20 feet. 8 ft. x 2 ft. x 8 ft. x 2 feet.

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Word: Weight Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.

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Definition: How heavy something is. Measured in ounces, pounds, grams.Write:

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Word: Capacity Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: The amount something can hold.Usually in volume (liters, pints, gallons).Write:

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Word: Metric System Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: The decimal measuring system based on the meter, liter, and gram as unitsof length, capacity and weight or mass.Write:

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Word: Meter Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: The basic unit of length (ordistance) in the Metric System. Abb. is m, a little over a yard long.Write:

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Word: Centimeter Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: A metric unit of measure for length. Abbreviation is cm. There are 100 centimeters in a meter.Write:

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Word: Kilo Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Indicates a factor unit of measure of 1,000. Write:

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3rd Grade Math Measuring Vocabulary Page 10

Word: Inch Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: An inch is a measure of length.There are 12 inches in a foot, Abb. in or “ 36 inches in a yard.Write:

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Word: Foot (plural feet) Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: US customary unit of measure forlength. 12 inches = 1 foot, 3 feet = 1 yardAbb. ft.Write:

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Word: Yard Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: US Customary unit of measure for length. 1 yard = 3 feet. Abb. yd.Write:

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3rd Grade Math Fractions Vocabulary Page 11

Word: Numerator Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: The top number in a fraction.Shows how many parts we have. In ¾, 3 isthe numeratorWrite:

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Word: Denominator Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: The bottom number in a fraction.Shows how many equal parts the item is divided into. In ¾, 4 is the denominator.Write:

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Word: Half (plural halves) Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Two equal parts of a whole.Write:

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Word: Thirds Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.

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Definition: Three equal parts of a whole.Write:

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Word: Fourths (also called quarters) Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Four equal parts of a whole

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Word: Sixths Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Six equal parts of a wholeWrite:

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Word: Eighths Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.

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Definition: Eight equal parts of a whole or complete object or unit

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Word: Fraction Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: A part of something, segments ofsomething, a piece of something. Anything divided into parts.Write:

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Word: Mixed Number Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: A whole number and a fraction or part of a number.Write:

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Word: Data Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.

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Definition: A collection of facts

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Word: Table Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Data arranged in rows and columns to show comparisons (how they arealike and different).

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Word: Chart Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram.Write:

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Word: Graph Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.

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Definition: A picture of values usually shown as lines or bars.Write:

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Word: Diagram Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: A simplified drawing showing the appearance, structure, or workings of something.Write:

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Word: Symbol Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: A character that represents orstands for something. Example = is the symbol for equal. + is the symbol for addition and x is the symbol for multiplication. lb. , symbol for pound.Write:

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