Math Vocabulary

On of the greatest barriers to understanding in any field (math, science, etc), is unfamiliarity with that field's vocabulary. Here is a link to the Math is Fun vocabulary page.

Math Vocabulary

This link is to a fine, fun document on math vocabulary from our province (Manitoba).
It states that it is a document for teachers, but why should we be the only ones with an answer sheet? When you open the document, (it's a PDF), press Ctrl + F in order to search for the term you are looking for. (The document is also organized alphabetically, which is, you know, helpful).

The vocabulary below will be on the test will include: Variable, Coefficient, Constant, Expression and Equation

Expression

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Numbers, symbols and operators (such as + and ×) grouped together that show the value of something. Example: 2×3 is an expression

Equation

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An equation says that two things are the same, using mathematical symbols. An equal sign (=) is used Example: 7+2 = 10-1

Variable:

Variable

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A symbol for a number we don't know yet. It is usually a letter like x or y. Example: in x + 2 = 6, x is the variable  Coefficient more ... A number used to multiply a variable Example: 6z means 6 times z, and "z" is a variable, so 6 is a coefficient  Constant more ... A fixed value. In Algebra, a constant is a number on its own, or sometimes a letter such as a, b or c to stand for a fixed number. Example: in "x + 5 = 9", 5 and 9 are constants If it is not a constant it is called a variable.