Math 6th - Module 3 - Rational Numbers

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary terms from Grade 6 Module 3, focusing on mathematical concepts introduced in the module, including definitions and categories of terms.

absolute value

The distance between a number and zero on a number line, written as |n|.

integer

A number that can be represented as a positive and negative whole number (NOT a fraction)

negative number

A number that is less than zero.

opposites

Numbers that are the same distance from zero on the number line but on different sides of zero.

quadrant

One of the four regions in the coordinate plane formed by the intersection of the x- and y-axes.

rational number

A number that can be represented as a fraction or as a whole number. (Both positive and negative)

coordinate plane

A two-dimensional surface on which points are defined by paired numbers.

inequality

A mathematical statement that two expressions are not equal, using symbols such as

ordered pair

A pair of numbers used to locate a point on a coordinate plane.

origin

The point where the x-axis and y-axis intersect, (0,0).

point

A specific location in a space, represented by coordinates. (x,y)

reflection

A transformation that produces a mirror image of a figure.

scale of a coordinate plane

the value that each grid line or interval represents on an axis.

whole number

A non-negative integer that is not a fraction or decimal.

x-axis

The horizontal axis on a coordinate plane.

y-axis

The vertical axis on a coordinate plane.