6 geometry and measurement

MCA-III MATH VOCABULARY FROM DRAFT TEST SPECIFICATIONS

By J. Scheumann and C. Sorenson 2011

Source: MCA III DRAFT Test Specifications for Mathematics, Oct.

15, 201, http://children.state.mn.us (Assessment and Testing/MCAs/Test Specs)

http://children.state.mn.us/

Geometry and Measurement

6th Grade Vocabulary


interior

The set of all points of the plane “inside” a closed 2-dimensional figure or a closed 3-dimensional figure. The interior is usually not

considered to be part of the figure.


exterior

points on the outside of a shape


side

Any line segment that makes up a

polygon.


congruent

Two figures that are identical—the

same size and shape.


http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_165_g_2_t_3.html?open=instructions&from=topic_t_3.html

diagonal

A line of objects or numbers from one corner to another one.


intersect

To meet (at a point, line, and so

on).By J. Scheumann and C. Sorenson 2011

adjacent angles

Two angles with a common side that do not otherwise overlap.


hypotenuse

In a right triangle, the side opposite the right

angle.By J. Scheumann and C. Sorenson 2011

leg of a right triangle

A side of a right triangle that is not the hypotenuse.


straight angle

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http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/math/geometry/classify-angles.htm

http://www.mathsisfun.com/angles.html

vertical angles

Two intersecting lines form four angles. Two angles with the same

vertex, but no sides in common.


complementary angles

Two angles whose measures total

90.o


supplementary angles

two angles that add up to 180

degrees. o


naming angles

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http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_287_g_2_t_4.html?open=activities&from=topic_t_4.html

http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_127_g_2_t_4.html?open=activities&from=topic_t_4.html

http://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/parallel-lines.html

capacity

A measure of how much a container can hold, usually

in units such as quarts, gallons, cups, or

liters.By J. Scheumann and C. Sorenson 2011

http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_273_g_2_t_4.html?from=topic_t_4.html

measurement unit

The reference unit used when measuring

length, weight, capacity,

time or temperature.


customary system

The measuring system used most often in the U.S.

lengthinchesfeetyardsmiles

capacityouncescupspintsquartsgallonstea spoons

table spoons

weightouncespoundstons


http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_272_g_2_t_4.html?open=instructions&from=topic_t_4.html

metric system

Measurement based on base-ten system.


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