U3 L1-5 Vocab Words Multiplying Decimals

Estimate

To find an answer close to the exact one; an educated guess.

Reasonable

A solution that makes sense in the problem's context.

Rounding

Changing a number to a nearby value to make it easier to work with.

Decimal

A number with a decimal point that shows parts of a whole.

Hundredths

Two places to the right of the decimal point; parts of 100.

Product

The answer to a multiplication problem.

Factor

A number multiplied by another number to get a product.

Area Model

A visual model that shows multiplication using rectangles.

Place Value

The value of a digit based on where it is in a number.

Property of Operations

Rules that describe how numbers work when adding or multiplying.

Strategy

A method or plan used to solve a math problem.

Money Model

Using dollars and cents to represent and solve decimal problems.