Mathematics

Lowest common multiple

The Lowest number in the two numbers time tables. ie, 18 and 24, so they both have 72 which is the lowest common multiple.

Prime numbers

a number which can only be divided by itself and 1

Variable

A factor that can change in an experiment

Constant

A value that does not change

Linear graphs

a line graph in which the data points yield a straight line

Line graph

A graph that uses line segments to show changes that occur over time

Bar chart

a chart with bars whose lengths are proportional to quantities

Sequence

the order in which things happen or should happen

pie chart

a chart that shows the relationship of a part to a whole

Symettery

When 2 sides of a shape are reflecting off each other, making them exactly the same

Protacter

Used to measure angles

fractions

a number that expresses parts of a whole or a group

decimal

A number with one or more digits to the right of the decimal point

percentages

a rate, number, or amount in each hundred

Probability

likelihood that a particular event will occur

even chance

50% or 0.5 Chance of an event happening

Median

the middle score in a distribution; half the scores are above it and half are below it

mean

average

range

the difference between the highest and lowest scores in a distribution

statistics

Collection of methods for planning experiments, obtaining data, organizing, summarizing, presenting, analyzing, interpreting, and drawing conclusions based on data.

ratio

A comparison of two quantities by division

proportion

An equation stating that two ratios are equal

functions

A prewritten formula that provides a shortcut to common calculations

area

The number of square units required to cover a surface.

perimeter

The distance around a figure

geometry

mathematics dealing with lines, angles, surfaces, and solids

volume

The amount of space an object takes up

length

Distance between two points

width/breadth

number of different product lines the company carries

multiples

numbers you say when you skip count. Multiples of 2 are: 2,4,6,8,...

factors

Numbers that are multiplied together to get a product

equivalent fractions

Fractions that have the same value

improper fractions

a fraction with its numerator equal to or greater than its denominator

numerator

the top number in a fraction

denominator

The bottom number in a fraction

Mixed Numbers

A whole number and a fraction together.

radius

A straight line from the center to the circumference of a circle or sphere.

diameter

A straight line passing from side to side through the center of a circle or sphere.

circumference

The distance around a circle

area of a circle

A = πr²

area of square

bxh

area of triangle

A=1/2bh

area of trapiezium

a+b/2 x height

area of paralellogram

A=bvh

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