addition principle of counting
altitude of a geometric figure
attribute of a function or graph
axis (axes: plural) (in two-dimensions)
compound probability experiment
experimental (empirical) probability
Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Individual retirement account (IRA)
lowest common denominator (LCD)
multiplication principle of counting
the extent to which a solution or measurement matches a standard or expected result
an angle with measure between zero degrees and ninety degrees
a number used in the mathematical operation of addition (e.g., 6 + 8 = 14, 6 and 8 are addends)
a mathematical operation that combines two or more numbers to calculate a sum
a perpendicular segment from a base to a vertex or between bases
a measure of one half the difference between the largest and smallest value of a function
a process of dividing a composite into its parts for the purpose of examination
a line, line segment, or ray that divides an angle into two congruent parts
the measure (in degrees or radians) of the arc formed by two rays with a common endpoint (vertex)
an ordered set of items in which the difference between each consecutive item is constant
possible order of a set of events or items
addition: changing the grouping of terms in a sum without changing the sum
multiplication: changing the grouping of factors in a product without changing the product
a line that a graph approaches
a property or common feature of a sets of objects or elements
a characteristic or distinct feature
one of two perpendicular number lines used to form a coordinate system
exponent: a term used to indicate a factor for repeated multiplication (e.g., in 47, 4 is the base)
logarithm: the quantity a in the equation
the face of a geometric figure that identifies its type
a side of a polygon that is perpendicular to its height
a commonly known fraction that serves as a meaningful reference point for measurement comparison
sampling: a segment of data that is not representative of the original set of data
an action, process, or result of a mathematical computation
the amount of space in units or cubes that can fit into a solid (note: also referred to as volume)
an agency or action that produces an effect
a metric scale for the measurement of temperature based on the properties of water
an angle whose vertex is the center of a circle and whose sides (rays) are radii
a segment whose endpoints are on a given circle
fewest number of colors needed to color a vertex-edge graph
a set of points in a plane that are equidistant from a given point called the center
a path in a graph that starts and ends at the same vertex
a fraction of the circumference of a circle
the point where the three perpendicular bisectors of the sides of a triangle meet
the total distance around a closed curve like a circle
the number part of a term and variable combination (e.g., the coefficient for 7x is 7)
lines or shapes that have all points in common
points that lie on the same line
The number of ways of choosing or selecting k unordered outcomes from n possibilities.
a solution to a problem or equation that is not a real number
a geometric figure that is composed of two or more simple polygons
a number that has factors other than one and itself
the likelihood that an event will occur based on whether another event has occurred
the method of determining an approximate solution to a numerical problem
to determine or calculate by mathematical means
the likelihood that an event will occur based on an event that has already occurred
vertex-edge graphs can be used to model entities which are in conflict
having the same shape and exactly the same size
an unproven statement based on observations
if a+bi is a root for polynomial P, then a-bi is also a root for polynomial P
to follow in order one after the other
vertices that share a side of a polygon
the attribute of being unchanging, consistent, and regular
a fixed incremental increase or decrease over an interval
geometry: to draw a geometric figure using appropriate tools to meet a given set of constraints
an example used to contradict or disprove a given statement
a type of problem that determines the number of arrangements, possibilities, or outcomes of events
a plane section that intersects a solid
geometry: a regular 3-dimensional figure having six congruent square faces
a demarcation mark used in a base ten numbering system to designate values that are less than one
to break down into smaller units to simplify computation
algebra: the degree of a term is the sum of the powers of each variable in the term
temperature: the unit of measure for temperature
the degree of the highest term of the polynomial
the number of edges that meet at a vertex in a vertex-edge graph
a statement that says there is always a rational number between any two rational numbers
the output variable in a function which depends on the value of the input or independent variable
a sequential organizational method from biggest to smallest, greatest to least, latest to earliest
a line segment joining two non-adjacent vertices of a polygon
a line segment that joins two points on a circle and passes through the center of the circle
the result obtained using the operation of subtraction
a device for telling time that shifts between discrete states instead of continuous variation
a transformation that either enlarges or reduces a geometric figure proportionally using a scale
measurement: measure of distance in a specific direction (e.g., length, width, depth)
space: the number of coordinates needed to specify a location in space
a use of proportional analysis as a problem-solving strategy for the conversion of measurement units
a condition in which the number of possibilities are separated from each other and are distinct
the positive value for the length of the shortest line segment joining two points
the values that a variable has across a spread of data
the value to be divided in a division problem
the ability to divide one whole number by another whole number without a remainder
2: if the number is even it is divisible by 2
3: if the sum of all of the digits is divisible by three, the number is divisible by 3
4: if the number formed by the last two digits is divisible by 4, the number is divisible by 4
5: if the last digit is a 0 or 5, the number is divisible by 5
6: if a number is divisible by both three and two, it is divisible by 6
8: if the last three digits of a number are divisible by 8, the number is divisible by 8
9: if the sum of the digits is divisible by nine, the number is divisible by 9
10: if the last digit of the number is 0 it is divisible by 10
the value by which another quantity is divided in a division problem
the set of values for the independent variable (input value) of a function
A= <Xa, Ya> and B=<Xb, Yb> the dot product A·B=(xa)(xb ) + (ya) (yb))
a portion of the full amount paid at the time of purchase or delivery
a product such as an automobile or appliance that has a life expectancy of at least three years
an edge or arc that connects two vertices in a vertex-edge graph or network
a line segment where two faces of a polyhedron intersect
the ability to determine a method for solution quickly and with little effort
the measure of actual time between two distinct events
an item or term contained within a set of items or terms
the set of all points in which the sum of the distances between focal points is a constant
a series of marks, “…”, to indicate the continuance of a pattern or sequence
a description of the performance of a function as it increases or decreases without boundaries
a term that indicates the same amount, measure, or quantity as another amount, measure, or quantity
a polygon in which all sides are congruent
a line segment may be drawn joining any two points
any line segment can be extended indefinitely in a line
all right angles are congruent
a path in a vertex-edge graph that starts and ends at the same vertex and does not retrace any edges
a function that meets the mathematical rule
a natural number that is divisible by two without a remainder
a vertex in a vertex-edge graph whose degree is even
outcomes during a probability activity
elementary: the display of digits to show the place value of each digit
secondary: the display of an expression without parentheses
the average value distribution for a random variable
(e.g., ; each time x is increased by 1, y increases by a factor of 2)
a mathematical phrase containing one or more terms linked by operation symbols
to infer a value for an unknown variable in an interval using known values in a defined interval
a maximum or minimum value of a function on a given interval
each polygon that combines to construct a three-dimensional solid
noun: the value that can be divided into another value with no remainder
the product of all integers from a given number down to the number one
the format and symbol (!) used to represent a factorial
the U.S. customary or standard scale measure of temperature
the equal opportunity for the occurrence of all possible events or being equally divided
a recursive sequence in which every number is the sum of the two preceding numbers
extending credit or purchasing on contract
a set of items or values that is limited to a countable number of elements
a fixed point from which all other points are equidistant
a general mathematical equation that relates two or more terms or values
a part of a whole or a part of a group
the number of occurrences of an event within a specified interval
a classification of patterns on two-dimensional surfaces that repeat in one direction
an equation in the form of to show the output value of a function, f, for an input value x
an nth degree polynomial has n solution(s), real or complex
the ability to apply a solution method to many different problems and situations
a representation of a geometric figure or concept
a design representation of nonfigurative shapes including, lines, rectangles, and polygons
a perpendicular segment from a base to a vertex or between bases (note: also called altitude)
an expression with a degree equal to or greater than two
a vertical bar graph with each bar representing a certain interval of data
parallel to or in the plane of the horizon; in a coordinate grid, the x-axis is a horizontal line
a fraction in which the numerator is greater than the denominator
the input value for a function
a measurement determined without the direct application of measurement tools
a reasoning process in which a conclusion is drawn from several observations
a conclusion drawn from given information, many times in the form of data
the set in which the number of elements cannot be counted
an angle with its vertex on the circle and with sides (rays) that are chords of the circle
the set of real numbers consisting of the whole numbers and their opposites ¼ -2, -1, 0, 1, 2 ¼
calculus: a function used for the calculation of the area under a curve
the point at which a line or curve crosses a given axis
that part of a circle that lies between two segments, rays, or secants that intersect the circle
a set of real numbers that cannot be expressed as a ratio of two integers (i.e., )
a polygon whose interior angles are not equal and/or its sides are not equal in length
the repetition of a pattern or sequence
a pattern/sequence generated by using an initial value and repeatedly applying the same rule
to prove or show to be true or valid using logic and/or evidence
a quadrilateral with two distinct pairs of congruent adjacent sides and no congruent opposite sides
a 2-dimensional surface that is not a base of a 3-dimensional figure
a line drawn on a scatter plot to estimate the linear relationship among the data
a line that divides a figure into two congruent parts that are mirror images of each other
two points or endpoints and all the points on the line between the endpoints
a collection of numbers, symbols, operations, and two or fewer variables with a degree of one
a function that has a constant rate of change and can be modeled by a straight line
a model for growth that adds a fixed amount to each time period
a power to which a positive number base greater than one must be raised to generate a given number
functions that involve logarithms and are the opposite of the exponential function
a system of reasoning used to validate arguments
the least common multiple of the denominators of every fraction in a given collection of fractions
the amount of matter a body contains
the use of mathematical strategies with efficiency, accuracy, and flexibility
a rectangular array of numbers or letters arranged in rows and columns
the number with the greatest value in a set of numbers; the greatest vertical value in a graph
the real world application of a mathematical concept
a common feature of a set of objects or numbers that can be measured
numbers that communicate the “center” or “middle” of a set of data (i.e., mean, median, and mode)
a measurement system based on the base-ten numeration system (e.g., meter, liter, gram)
a point on a line segment halfway between the two endpoints
the difference between the upper and lower quartiles
the number with the smallest value in a set of numbers; the least vertical value in a graph
the number from which you are subtracting
to cause to become less severe
an object, drawing, graph, expression, or equation that represents a given context
algebra and functions: choice of an equation or function to represent a given context
geometry: use of physical objects or manipulatives to show a geometric situation
a representation consisting of two or more line graphs that correspond to discrete data sets
a number into which a given number may be divided with no remainder
the operation of repeated addition
an equation with three or more variables that can be graphed in three or more dimensions
the values and statements required to find the solution to a problem