Go Math - Chapter 2 - Grade 5 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is a remainder?

The part of the dividend that is left over when the dividend is not evenly divisible by the divisor (correct)

The part of the dividend that is left over when it is evenly divisible by the divisor

The number obtained by division

A method of dividing

What is a quotient?

The number obtained by division or the answer to a division problem

What is a product in mathematical terms?

A quantity obtained by multiplication or the answer to a multiplication problem

What is a partial quotient?

A method of dividing in which multiples of the divisor are subtracted from the dividend and then the quotients are added together Signup and view all the answers

What is a divisor?

The number by which the dividend is divided Signup and view all the answers

What is a dividend?

The number that is divided in division Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor?

Any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together Signup and view all the answers

What is an estimate?

An approximate reasonable calculation of quantity or degree or worth Signup and view all the answers

What are compatible numbers?

Numbers that are easy to compute with mentally Signup and view all the answers

What are inverse operations?

Opposite operations that undo each other Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Division and Multiplication Terms

Remainder: Represents the leftover portion when a dividend cannot be evenly divided by a divisor.
Quotient: The result obtained from a division operation; essentially the answer to a division problem.
Product: The result of a multiplication operation; the answer derived from multiplying numbers together.
Partial Quotient: A division technique that involves subtracting multiples of the divisor from the dividend and summing the resulting quotients.

Key Division Components

Divisor: The number that divides the dividend in a division problem, determining how many times it goes into the dividend.
Dividend: The number being divided in a division equation, such as 12 in 12/3 = 4, which represents the total amount to be split.

Mathematics Functions and Strategies

Factor: Any number or symbol that can be multiplied together to create a product, fundamental in understanding multiplication.
Estimate: A rough calculation or educated guess regarding quantity, worth, or degree, involving techniques like rounding and using benchmark values.
Compatible Numbers: Pairs of numbers that are easy to work with mentally, facilitating simpler calculations without the need for complex arithmetic.

Relationships Between Operations

Inverse Operations: Operations that cancel each other out; addition and subtraction are inverses, as well as multiplication and division, underscoring their interconnectedness in arithmetic.

Description

Test your understanding of key mathematical terms from Go Math Chapter 2 for Grade 5. This flashcard set covers definitions including remainder, quotient, product, and partial quotient. Perfect for reinforcing your math vocabulary and concepts.