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Vocabulary Lessons 1-75
Saxon Math
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Mathematics
5th Grade
04/14/2009

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estimate
Definition
to find an approximate value
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place value
Definition
the value of a digit based on its position within a number
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angle
Definition
the opening that is formed when two lines, line segments, or rays intersect
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frequency
Definition
the number of times an event or outcome occurs
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area
Definition
the number of square units needed to cover a surface
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algorithm
Definition
procedure for getting an answer
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decimal places
Definition
places to the right of the decimal point
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ray
Definition
part of a line that begins at one endpoint and extends forever in one direction
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average
Definition
number found when sum of 2 or more numbers is divided by number of addends in sum; mean
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distributive property
Definition
number times the sum of two addends is equal to sum of same number times each individual number
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data
Definition
information gathered from observations or calculations
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bar graph
Definition
graph that uses rectangles (bars) to show numbers or measurements
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commutative property
Definition
digits in a mathematical property change position but answer stays the same
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integers
Definition
all counting numbers, positive and negative including zero
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expanded notation
Definition
a way of writing a number as sum of the products of digits and place values of digits
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frequency table
Definition
a table that is used to tally and display the number of times an event or outcome occurs
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vertex
Definition
a point of an angle, polygon, or solid where two or more lines meet
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endpoint
Definition
a point at which a line segment ends
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side
Definition
a line segment that is part of a polygon
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common fraction
Definition
a fraction with whole-number terms
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improper fraction
Definition
a fraction with a numerator greater than or equal to denominator
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percent
Definition
a fraction whose denominator of 100 is expressed as a percent sign
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proper fraction
Definition
a fraction whose denominator is greater than its numerator
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plane
Definition
a flat surface that has no boundaries
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polygon
Definition
a closed, flat shape with straight sides
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