MATH VOCABULARY & GUIDED QUESTIONS DAY 9

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Date Table of Contents Page 9/13/12 Math Vocabulary 17 9/13/12 Guided Question 18

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17 9/13/12 MATH VOCABULARY equal to – the symbol that shows two names mean the same amount. 2 + 3 = 5 greater than – the symbol used to compare 2 numbers when the larger number is on the left. 21 > 13 less than - the symbol used to compare 2 numbers when the smaller number is on the left. 14 < 29 equivalent – equal in value or amount. 5 nickels = 1 quarter

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E even 1 expanded form 7 estimate 11 equal to 17 equivalent 17

G greater than 17

L less than 17

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18 9/13/12 Guided Question

Question of the Day: The model is shaded to show what fraction?

Work out the problem. Then in a sentence or two explain how you got your answer.

The model is shaded to show what fraction? 18 9/13/2012 Guided Question The model is shaded to show what fraction? 2 or Mixed Number Improper Fraction

You can write this answer 2 ways. Either as a mixed number or as an improper fraction. A mixed number is a whole number with a fraction. An improper fraction is just a fraction that has a big numerator and small denominator. The mixed number and the improper fraction stand for the same amount.

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