Foundations+Vocabulary


 * Why study vocabulary?** Vocabulary is one of the most important parts of math. Math is like its own separate language and that language has its own set of terms. Breaking down these words is going to be extremely important as we work to understand that questions on the Regents (especially word problems). To help us remember these words, wewill be making vocabulary flashcards for each unit.


 * Why make flashcards?** We make flashcards for a number of reasons. First, writing out information that we have learned or read help us to memorize it. Second, we are able to //study// from these flashcards and memorize them. Knowing these key definitions will be very helpful in decoding the Regents!


 * What information should I put on a flashcard?** The flash card has 2 sides. On the front, you'll write the word we're defining or concept we're describing. On the back, you'll put a definition //in your own words,// any formulas you need to remember, a diagram (if possible), and any other facts that are important or useful in remembering the word or concept (for example, a pneumonic device or a root word).



Step 1: Write the word or concept on the front of the flashcard. Step 2: Look up a definition for the word or concept. Make sure that the definition is the math definition of the word. Step 3: Re-write the definition on the back of the flashcard in words that make sense to you. If you're unsure about the word or concept, please ask! Step 4: Draw a diagram, write out a formula, and/or write an example if necessary. Step 5: Write down any other important information about the word or concept that you think is useful or helps make the concept make sense.
 * How do I make a flashcard?**


 * What words do I have to make flashcards for?** For Unit 1, there are 25 vocabulary words/concepts that we will be making concepts for.

The first 5 flashcards have been made for you as an example. Copy these flashcards onto your own flashcards to take with you (or keep in class) and study.

//1. Mixed Number// Dictionary Definition: a whole number and a proper fraction combined My Definition: a whole number and a fraction together

//2. Improper Fraction// Dictionary Definition: a fraction where the top number is greater than or equal to the bottom number My Definition: a fraction where the numerator is bigger than the denominator //3. Undefined Fraction// Dictionary Definition: Any fraction with a denominator of 0. My Definition: A fraction with 0 in the denominator.



//4. Equivalent// Dictionary Definition: equal in value, measure, or force My Definition: Equal to or the same as



//5. Coefficient// Dictionary Definition: A number or symbol multiplied with a variable or an unknown quantity in an algebraic term  My Definition: The number in front of a variable




 * For the next 10 flashcards, you will be given the word and the dictionary/textbook definition. You will need to write the definition in your own words and complete the rest of the flashcard (example, diagram, formulas, and any other important facts). You may look up more definitions, look at examples, or ask questions if you're unsure about what the word means by the definition given.**

//6. Associative Property (of Addition or Multiplication)// Dictionary Definition: the change in grouping of three or more addends or factors does not change their sum or product

//7. Distributive Property//  Dictionary Definition: multiply a sum by multiplying each addend separately and then add the products

//8. Identity Property of Addition//  // Dictionary Definition: //  the sum of zero and any number or variable is the number or variable itself

//9. Identity Property of Multiplication//  Dictionary Definition: the product of 1 and any number or variable is the number or variable itself

//10. Commutative Property (of Addition or Multiplication)//  Dictionary Definition: ch anging the order of addends or factors does not change the sum or produt

//11. Simplify//  Dictionary Definition: to make simpler or to reduce to basic essentials

<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 15px;">//12. Power// <span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 15px;"> Dictionary Definition: a number or variable placed as a superscript to the right of another number or quantity indicating the number of times the number or quantity is to be multiplied by itself

<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 15px;">//13.// //Rate// <span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 15px;"> Dictionary Definition: a specific kind of ratio, in which two measurements are related to each other

<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 15px;">//14. Substitution// <span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 15px;"> Dictionary Definition: putting something in place of another

<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 15px;">//15. Radical// <span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 15px;"> Dictionary Definition: pertaining to or forming a root

<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 15px;">**For the next 10 vocabulary words, you will do the entire process of making a flashcard on your own (but feel free to ask questions if you have them!)**

//16. Reduce// //17. Exponent// //18. Scientific Notation// //19. Base// //20. Polynomial// //21. Like Terms// //22. Factor// //23. Expression// //24. Equation// //25. Order of Operations//

//**When you finish all of your flashcards, turn them into your teacher (Tegan or Jeph). You will get feedback on your flashcards and review any that need clarification to ensure that we're studying clear, accurate information.**//