Advanced STAR 1st and 2nd GradeMath Vocabulary Words and Definitions

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Instructions: Introduce the word to the student. Review its definition. Work on about 3 words (one page) per week. Repeat as needed.Fill in the blanks of the sheet of paper.

1. Write the word2. Write the definition of the word3. Draw a picture or diagram using the word4. Write a sentence using the word5. You may use these words as spelling words if you choose

Record the words the student has mastered (Comments/Mastery)

Example:

Word: Even number Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write: Even number

Examples: 4, 8, 14, 20

Definition: A number that can be divided by 2 exactly.Write A number that can be dividedby 2 exactly.Sentence: The boy can count by even numbers.Comments/Mastery: Child understands this word/ remembers it well.

1st and 2nd Grade Basic Math Vocabulary Page 1

Word: Even Number Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: A number that can be divided by2 exactly. 2,4,6,8,10…..Write:

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Word: Odd Number Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Any number that cannot bedivided by 2 exactly. 1,3,5,7,9…..Write:

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Word: Sort Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: To arrange things in a special way.Example: From largest to smallest, color etc.Write:

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1st and 2nd Grade Basic Math Vocabulary Page 2

Word: Pattern Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write: Start with three and add three

each time. This makes a pattern.Definition: Things that are arranged follow-ing rules. Example --. --. --. ( 2 dashes, one dot)Write:

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Word: Digit Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Any of the numerals from 0 to 9,especially when forming part of a number.

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Word: Number Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: A math value expressed by a word, symbol, figure to represent quantity, used in counting and calculations.Write:

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Comments/Mastery:1st and 2nd Grade Math Functions Vocabulary Page 3

Word: Add Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.

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Definition: To bring two or more thingstogether to make a new total. 2 + 2 = 4Write:

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Word: Sum Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: The answer to an addition problem. 5 + 2 = 7 (The sum is 7)Write:

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Word: Subtract Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: To take one number away from another. 4 take away 2 equals 2.Write:

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1st and 2nd Grade Math Functions Vocabulary Page 4

Word: Difference Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: The answer to a subtractionproblem. 8 – 3 = 5 (The difference is 5)Write:

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Word: Plus or Minus Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Adding or taking away (subtract-ing) from something. (Written by + or -symbol )Write:

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Word: Equal Sign Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Symbol to indicate the value ofsomething. ( = )Write:

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1st and 2nd Grade Math Money Vocabulary Page 5

Word: Penny Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Coin worth 1/100 of a dollar, or 1 cent.Write:

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Word: Dime Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Coin worth 10/100 of a dollar,or 10 cents. Write:

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Word: Nickel Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Coin worth 5/100 of a dollar,or 5 cents.Write:

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1st and 2nd Grade Math Money Vocabulary Page 6

Word: Quarter Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Coin worth 25/100 of a dollar, or

25 cents.Write:

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Word: Dollar Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Basic unit of US money. Made upof 100 cents.Write:

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Word: Value Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: The worth of something comparedto the price paid or asked for it.Write:

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1st and 2nd Grade Math Comparing Vocabulary Page 7

Word: Equal to Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Two numbers are the same,written as 5 = 5

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Word: Same Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Identical; not different

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Word: Fewer Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Less than, a smaller number.Write:

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1st and 2nd Grade Math Comparing Vocabulary Page 8

Word: More Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: A larger number

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Word: Greater than Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: One number is larger thananother. Written as: 6 5. Write:

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Word: Less than Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: One number is smaller thananother. Written as : 7 is less than 9.( 7 9)Write:

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1st and 2nd Grade Math Comparing Vocabulary Page 9

Word: Longer Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Bigger in length than anotherobject. The second rectangle is longer.Write:

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Word: Shorter Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Smaller in length than anotherobject. The first rectangle is shorter.Write:

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Word: Weight Scale Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: A scale indicating how heavy an object is.Write:

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1st and 2nd Grade Math Shapes Vocabulary Page 10

Word: Circle Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: A perfectly round shape. Everypoint on the outer edge is exactly the samedistance from the center.Write:

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Word: Square Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: A shape with four sides where each side is the same length and each corner iis a 90 degree angle.Write:

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Word: Triangle Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: A shape with three straight sides.Write:

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Comments/Mastery:1st and 2nd Grade Math Shapes Vocabulary Page 11

Word: Sphere Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: A three dimensional object shaped like a ball.Write:

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Word: Cone Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: A three dimensional object that has a round base and one vertex (point)Write:

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Word: Cube Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: A box shaped object that has 6 identical square sides.Write:

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Word: Pyramid Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition A three dimensional object wherethe base is a polygon and the sides aretriangles that meet at the top (apex)

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Word: Dimensional Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: You are able to measure it in length, depth or height.Write:

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Word: Vertex Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: The meeting of points of two lines that form an angleWrite:

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Comments/Mastery:1st and 2nd Grade Math Measuring Vocabulary Page 13

Word: Ounce Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: US customary unit to measurefor weight. (Ab. oz.) 16 oz. makes a pound.Write:

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Word: Cup Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: A customary unit of measurement for volume, used in cooking to measure liquids. 1 cup = 16 ounces.Write:

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Word: Pound Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: US customary unit of measurefor weight. Abbreviation is lbs. 1 pound isequal to 16 ounces. Write:

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Comments/Mastery:1st and 2nd Grade Math Measuring Vocabulary Page 14

Word: Inch Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: An inch is a measure of length.There are 12 inches in a foot, and 36 inches in a yard. The abbreviation is : in. or “Write:

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Word: Foot (plural feet) Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Customary unit of measure for length 12 inches = 1 foot, 3 feet = 1 yard.Abbreviation is ft. or ‘

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Word: Length Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

Definition: Unit of measure to show the fulldistance of something from end to end.Write:

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Comments/Mastery:1st and 2nd Grade Basic Math Vocabulary Page 1

Word: Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

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Word: Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

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Word: Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.Write:

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