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MCA-III MATH VOCABULARY FROM DRAFT TEST SPECIFICATIONS
By J. Scheumann and C. Sorenson 2011
Source: MCA III DRAFT Test Specifications for Mathematics, Oct. 15, 201, http://children.state.mn.us (Assessment and Testing/MCAs/Test Specs)
Algebra6th Grade Math Vocabulary
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3-5 virtual manipulatives
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6-8 virtual manipulatives
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evaluate
To find a value for. To replace the variables with numbers and then solve the problem.
Example: Evaluate the cost of each pie if 3 pies cost $6. Answer: $2 each
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simplest form
A fraction in which the numerator and the dominator have no common factor except 1 and the numerator is less
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simplify an expression
To rewrite the expression by removing parentheses and combining like terms.
7y + 4 +5 + 3y10y + 9
3(2y + 5) – y5y + 15
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translation
The motion of “sliding” an object or picture along a straight line.
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operation
An action preformed on one or two numbers producing a single number result.
2 + 5 = 72 X 1 = 2
29 – 8 = 1112 ÷ 2 = 6
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Operation
Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, raising to a power, and
taking a root are mathematical operations.
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order of operation
Rules that tell the order in which operations
should be done.
PEMDAS
Parentheses ( )
Exponents
Multiplication a(b) or a x b
Division / ÷
Addition +
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function machine
A number put in is changed into a second number
through the use of the rule.
in out2
3
4
15
46
5
6
7
18
49
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