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ISEE Math
Math terms for ISEE
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10/05/2008

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MEDIAN
Definition
the number that falls in the middle whe a set of data is written from least to greatest. Example: three bowling scores are 130,140,150. The middle or median score is 140.
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MODE
Definition
The value(s)that occur most often in a set of data. Example: My test score are 85,90,95,95,90 and 95. The mode of these scores is 95.
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ARITHMETIC MEAN
Definition
The average of a set of numbers. Add up the numbers and divide by the number in the set. Example: the bowling scores are 10, 18, 20. the average score is 16
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RANGE
Definition
the difference between the highest and lowest number in a set of date. Example: the range between 95 and 85 is 10
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PERIMETER
Definition
The distance around a figure. To find the perimeter of a figure, total(add up) the length of each side.
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AREA of a rectangle
Definition
The inside surface space of a rectangle as in the floor space. Area of a rectangle is LENGTH X WIDTH
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AREA of a triangle
Definition
BASE x HEIGHT divide your answer by 2
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AREA of a circle
Definition
Square the radius X PI (3.14)
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VOLUME
Definition
THe capacity or cubic space of a figure. LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT
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RADIUS (radii-plural)
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A line from the center of a circle or sphere to any point on the circle or sphere.
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DIAMETER
Definition
A line segment that passes through the center of a circle or sphere and has endpoints on the circle or sphere.
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CIRCUMFERENCE of a circle
Definition
The distance around the perimeter if a circle. The circumference of a circle is 2 x (pi)x radius or (pi) x diameter
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