Advanced STAR 6th Grade
Math Vocabulary Words and Definitions
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Name
Instructions: Introduce the word to the student. Review its definition. Work on about 3 words
(one page) per week. Repeat as needed.
Fill in the blanks of the sheet of paper.
- Write the word
- Write the definition of the word
- Draw a picture or diagram using the word
- Write a sentence using the word
- You may use these words as spelling words if you choose
Record the words the student has mastered (Comments/Mastery)
Example:
Word: Algebraic expression / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:
Algebraic expression / 6+ (3+2)
Definition: A math phrase that can contain numbers, variables (like n or y) and
operators (+,-,x,- ). 1+1 2n + 3 6+(3+2)
Write A math phrase that can
contain numbers, variables (like
n or y) and operators (+, -, x, -).
Sentence:The algebraic expression for
the problem of the day was 2n + 3 is
= to 3 + 2n.
Comments/Mastery: Child understands / thisword/ remembers it well.
6th Grade Math Basic Vocabulary Page 1
Word:Algebraic expression / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:
Definition:A math phrase that can contain numbers, variables (like n or y) and
operators (+,-,x,- ). 1+1 2n+3 6- (3+2)
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Sentence
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Word:Formula / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
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Definition:Numbers and symbols that show
how to work something out. Area = a,
Length = 1, Width = w A = l(w)
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Word:Function / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
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Definition:What we do to numbers. Add,
subtract, multiply, divide.
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6th Grade Math Basic Vocabulary Page 2
Word:Generalization / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write: / When counting by 3 the answers will
alternate between even and odd numbers.
Definition:Making an observation about a set
of data that is always true. When counting
fives starting with 5 the last number will
always be 5 or 0.
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Sentence
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Word:Pattern / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
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Definition:Things that are arranged following
rules --.--.--. (2 dashes, one dot)
3,6,9,12 (start with three and add three each
time)
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Word:Interger / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
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Definition:A number with no factional part;a
whole number. Can be negative or positive.
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6th Grade Math Basic Vocabulary Page 3
Word:Mixed numeral / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:
Definition:A number that has a whole
number and a fraction. 3 ½
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Sentence
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Word:Midpoint / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
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Definition:The point in the middle of
something
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Sentence:
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Word:Ray / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
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Definition:
Write: A line with a start point but no end
(it goes forever).
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6th Grade Basic Math Vocabulary Page 4
Word:Sequence / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:
Definition:A list of numbers or objects in a
special order. 2,4,6,8,10…. A sequence of
even numbers.
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Sentence
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Word:Conversion / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
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Definition:The action of changing a unit to a different unit of measure. ¾ to 75%
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Word:Unit of Measure / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
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Definition: Units are grouped into systems suitable for use in the measurement of
physical quantities; pounds, meters, liters quarts, inches, degrees etc.
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6th Grade Math Functions Vocabulary Page 5
Word:Prime number / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:
Definition:A number that only has two
factors (numbers we multiply together to
get an answer). 1 and itself. 2,3,5,7,11,13, 17
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Sentence
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Word:Composite / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
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Definition:A number that has more than two
factors (numbers we multiply together to
get an answer). 8 is composite because it
hasseveral factors: 1,2,4,8
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Word:Exponent / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
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Definition:A small number written to the
right and above another number. It tells you
how many times to multiply the number by
itself. 43 4x4x4
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6th Grade Math Functions Vocabulary Page 6
Word:Dividend / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:
Definition:The amount you want to divide up
12 – 4 = 3 12 is the dividend
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Sentence
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Word:Divisible / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
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Definition:When a number can be divided by another number and the result is an exact
whole number. 20 is divisible by
5 (20 – 5 = 4).
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Word:Divisor / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
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Definition:The number you divide by
12 – 4 = 3 4 is the divisor
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6th Grade Math Functions Vocabulary Page 7
Word:Factor / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write: / 30 = 1x30, 2x15, 3x10, 5x6. 1,30,2,15,3,
10,5,6 are all factors of 30
Definition:A number we multiply to get an answer. In 5 x 6 = 30 the factors are 5 and 6
Or: all the numbers and their pairs that can be multiplied to get an answer
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Sentence
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Word:Quotient / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
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Definition:The answer in a division problem
12 – 4+3 3 is the quotient
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Word:Product / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
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Definition:The answer to a multiplication problem. 2x9= 18 (18 is the product)
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6th Grade Math Fraction Vocabulary Page 8
Word:Decimal / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:
Definition:Part of a whole, like a fraction or percent, but written as a number after a dot.
1.5 = 1 ¼ .75 = ¾
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Sentence
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Word:Equivalent fractions / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
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Definition:Fractions which have the same
value even though they look different.
4/8 – 1/2
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Word:Improper fraction / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
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Definition:When the numerator(top) is big-
ger than or the same as the denominator
(bottom) 3/2
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6th Grade Math Fraction Vocabulary Page 9
Word:Percent / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:
Definition:Part of a whole, like a fraction or
decimal, but written with a % sign.
Half = 50% Quarter = 25%
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Sentence
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Word:Simplify / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
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Definition:Reduce or bring the fraction to
the lowers level, simplest form. 6/8 to 3/4
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Word:Greatest common factor (GCD) / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
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Definition:The greatest number that is a
factor of both. 25/50 25 is the greatest
factor of both. 25-25 + 1 25- 50 = 2 or 1/2
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6th Grade Math Data Vocabulary Page 10
Word:Data / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:
Definition:A collection of facts
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Sentence
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Word:Minimum value / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
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Definition:The smallest value in a set.
5,7,3,12 The minimum value is 3.
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Word:Maximum value / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
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Definition:The largest value in a set.
5,12,7,3 12 is the maximum value.
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6th Grade Math Data Vocabulary Page 11
Word:Mean / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:
Definition:The average of a set of numbers.
Add them all up, then divide by how many
numbers there are.3,6,18,13 Add them = 40,
Divide by 4 (number of numbers added) and
the mean is 10.
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Sentence
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Word:Median / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
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Definition:The middle number in a set of numbers. First put the numbers in order,
then find the one in the middle.
1,6,8,9,12 The median is 8
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Word:Mode / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
Write: / 2,5,8,5,4,6,5,4 The mode is 5
Definition:The number that appears the
most often in a set of numbers.
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6th Grade Math Data Vocabulary Page 12
Word:Average / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write: / 2,7,9 Add them = 18 Divide by 3 = 6
Average is 6
Definition:The calculated central value of a
set of numbers. Add them up, then divide by
how many numbers there are.
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Word:Range / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
Write: / 5,8,9,14 Subtract 14-5 = 9 Range is 9
Definition:The difference between the high-
est and lowest numbers in a set. Subtract
the lowest number from the highest.
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Word:Quantitative data / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
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Definition:Measured by the amount or the number of something. Ex: There are 7 girls with red hair in their grandchildren.
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6th Grade Math Shape Vocabulary Page 13
Word:Concave / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write: /
Definition:A shape that has an indentation
(a cave) in it.
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Word:Convex / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
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Definition:A shape that has no indentation
in it.
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Word:Radius / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
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Definition:A line segment in a circle that
goes from the center to the outer edge.
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6th Grade Math Shape Vocabulary Page 14
Word:Diameter / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write: /
Definition:A line segment that goes from the outer edge to outer edge of a circle passing through the center.
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Word:Circumference / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
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Definition:The distance around the outside
of a circle (or any curvy shape)
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Word:Vertex (plural vertices) / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
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Definition:A point where two or more
straight lines meat; a corner.
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6th Grade Math Shape Vocabulary Page 15
Word:Ray / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write: /
Definition:A line with a start point but no
end (it goes forever).
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Word:Angle / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
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Definition:The amount of turn between two straight lines that have a common end point
(vertex).
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Word:Surface area / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
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Definition:The tot al area of the surface of a
3 dimensional object. The surface area of a
cube is the area of each side added together.
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6th Grade Math Shape Vocabulary Page 16
Word:Right rectangular prism / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write: /
Definition:A 3 dimensional object which has
6 sides that are rectangles.
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Word:Two Dimensional / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
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Definition:Flat shapes as a rectangle, triangle
pentagons, hexagon etc.
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Word:Three dimensional / Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
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Definition:These shapes have space or
volume such as cylinder, cone, prism,
pyramid etc.
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6th Grade Vocabulary Page 1
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