Elementary Test Prep Math 4 (Grade 3) Math Vocabulary

Math Vocabulary
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When doing math problems,
vocabulary is important.
Words are used to help communicate problems to one another.

These are some examples of math vocabulary words and definitions.

Term	Definition
addend	A number added to find a sum.
sum	The number that is the result of adding two or more addends.
difference	The number that is the result of subtracting one number from another.
factors	Numbers that are multiplied together to obtain a product.
product	The number that is the result of multiplying two or more factors.
fact family	A group of related facts using the same set of numbers.
graph	A diagram representing connections among two or more things.
fraction	A way to compare equal parts to a whole.
estimate	To find a number that is close to an exact answer.
operation	Addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.
subtraction	An operation that tells the difference between two numbers.
addition	An operation that tells the total number when you put together two or more numbers.
multiplication	An operation that tells the total number when you put together equal groups.
division	An operation that tells how many groups there are or how many are in each group.
digits	The symbols used to show numbers.

We see math vocabulary words in problems.

Justin walks his dog every day. If they walk 3 miles
each day, estimate the number of miles they will walk
at the end of 4 weeks.

Justin and his dog will walk about 80 miles.

Beth and Barb were collecting cans to help raise
money for the new playground. Beth collected 46
cans and Barb collected 58 cans. Can you find the
number of cans they collected together by finding
the sum of 46 and 58?

46 + 58 = 104
The sum of 46 and 58 is 104.

Paul and Patty both walk to school. Paul walks 9 blocks and
Patty walks 6 blocks. How many more blocks does Paul walk
than Patty? Find the difference.

9 - 6 = 3
The difference of 9 and 6 is 3.

Remember:

We use special vocabulary in math.

Click on the math book for practice.

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