Multiplication Vocabulary Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the term 'decompose' mean?

To break a number into different parts

What is the Distributive Property?

This property will find the product for the ones, tens, and so forth separately and then add them together.

What is a 'multiple'?

The product of a number and any whole number

What is a 'factor'?

A number that divides a whole number evenly; also a number that is multiplied by another number Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'product' in multiplication?

The answer or result of a multiplication equation Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'equation'?

A sentence that contains an equal sign, showing two expressions that are equal Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'expression'?

A combination of numbers, variables, and at least one operation Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'array'?

Columns and rows that go with a multiplication equation Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'composite number'?

A whole number that has more than 2 factors Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'prime number'?

A whole number with exactly two factors, 1 and itself Signup and view all the answers

What does the commutative property state?

The order in which two numbers are multiplied does not change the product Signup and view all the answers

What is 'area'?

The number of square units needed to cover the inside of a region or plane figure Signup and view all the answers

What is 'perimeter'?

The distance around a shape or region Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'partial product'?

Combines addition and multiplication. First, you multiply decomposed numbers and then add the products. Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'area model'?

Using a rectangle or square to decompose a multiplication problem Signup and view all the answers

What is 'skip counting'?

Using a number line to jump to the product Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'variable'?

A letter or symbol used to represent an unknown quantity Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'square unit'?

A unit for measuring area Signup and view all the answers

What is 'length'?

The measurement of a line between two points Signup and view all the answers

What are 'operations' in mathematics?

A mathematical process such as addition, subtraction, multiplication or division Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Multiplication Vocabulary Study Notes

Decompose: Breaking a number into smaller, more manageable parts to simplify calculations.
Distributive Property: Allows multiplication to be performed on individual digits (e.g., tens and ones) separately, followed by summing those results to find the total product.
Multiple: A result obtained by multiplying a number by any whole number, demonstrating how numbers can combine in sets.
Factor: A number that divides another number evenly, also refers to a number that is multiplied with another to generate a product.
Product: The outcome of a multiplication equation, representing the total value when two or more numbers are multiplied together.
Equation: A mathematical statement that includes an equal sign and showcases two expressions that are equivalent.
Expression: A mathematical phrase comprising numbers, variables, and at least one operation, without an equal sign.
Array: An organized arrangement of objects in rows and columns that corresponds to a multiplication problem, visualizing relationships between numbers.
Composite Number: A whole number greater than one that can be divided evenly by numbers other than one and itself, indicating multiple factors.
Prime Number: A whole number greater than one that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: one and itself, highlighting its indivisible nature.
Commutative Property: A principle stating that switching the order of multiplication does not affect the product (e.g., a × b = b × a).
Area: The total number of square units required to cover a given two-dimensional space, measuring surface coverage.
Perimeter: The total distance around the outer edge of a shape or figure, calculated by summing the lengths of all its sides.
Partial Product: A method that combines both addition and multiplication by first calculating products of decomposed numbers, which are then added together to reach the final result.
Area Model: A visual strategy employing rectangles or squares to represent and solve multiplication problems clearly by partitioning into areas.
Skip Counting: A technique for quickly arriving at products by jumping increments on a number line rather than counting each unit individually.
Variable: A symbol, often a letter, that stands in for an unknown quantity or value in mathematical expressions and equations.
Square Unit: A standardized measurement for area, representing the space within a square whose sides measure one unit each.
Length: A linear measurement that quantifies the distance between two points, crucial in geometry and spatial contexts.
Operations: Basic mathematical processes, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, that form the foundation of arithmetic calculations.

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Enhance your understanding of multiplication with these flashcards! Each card features a key term related to multiplication, such as 'decompose' and 'Distributive Property', along with their definitions. Perfect for students looking to improve their math vocabulary.