Wednesday, March 27, 2013

6th Grade Math Terms

Introduction to 6th grade math terms:
Studying 6th grade math terms is an essential one because it provides the foundation for solving various mathematical problems and also for learning basic operations in math.
In this article of 6th grade math terms, the various 6th grade math terms related to Number system, Pre-algebra, Algebra and Geometry are given.

6th grade math terms on Number system, Pre-Algebra and Algebra :


Numbers:

Natural Numbers

To count a given number of objects, we use numbers which we call counting numbers or natural numbers. The numbers 1,2,3,4... are called natural numbers.

Even and odd numbers

The numbers which are divisible by two are called even numbers and the numbers which are not divisible by two are called odd numbers.

Pre - algebra:

Prime factorisation

Every natural number ( except 1) is either a prime number or a composite number. A composite number may be expressed as the product of two or more prime numbers, that is they can be expressed as product of  prime factors. The process of doing this is called as prime factorisation.

Fractions

A fraction whose numerator is less than its denominator is called a proper fraction. A fraction whose numerator is equal to or greater than the denominator is called improper fraction. The sum of a whole number and a proper fraction is called as mixed fraction. Fractions that show the same amount are called equivalent fractions.

Algebra:

Algebraic equation

It refers to any equation that contains only algebraic expressions and signs of operations.

Algebraic expression

It consists of various algebraic terms connecting with the help of signs of operations. When an algebraic expression consists of only one term, it is called a monomial.When an algebraic expression consists of two terms, it is called a binomial.When an algebraic expression consists of three terms, it is called a trinomial.

Like and Unlike terms

Terms that differ in their numerical coefficients but do not differ in symbol are called like terms.Terms may or may not differ in their numerical coefficient are called unlike terms.

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6th grade math terms on Geometry:


Ray

A ray starts from a fixed point and extends endlessly in one direction.

Planes

A plane is a set of points on a flat surface that extends without end in all directions.

Collinear points

If three or more points lie on a line,then the points are called collinear points.

Concurrent lines

If two or more straight lines pass through the same point, then they are called concurrent lines. The point through which the lines pass is known as point of concurrency.

Perpendicular lines

If two lines lie in the same plane and intersect at right angles, they are called perpendicular lines.

Parallel lines

The lines that lie in the same plane and never intersect are called as Parallel lines.

Angles

An angle is formed by two rays with a common end point called the vertex. An angle which is greater than 0o but less than 90o is called an acute angle. An angle which is greater than 90o but less than 180o is called an obtuse angle. An angle of measure 90o is called a right angle. An angle of measure 180o is called a straight angle.

Complementary and Supplementary angles

Two angles are said to be complementary if the sum is equal to 90o and the two angles are said to be Supplementary if the sum is equal to180o

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