A to Z Math Project By: Nicole Litwinski

A for Area

Explanation: This year I've learned that area is the size of a surface and or the amount of space inside the boundary of a flat object such as a triangle, circle or square.

Area connects to other sections in the course because it is used a lot in shapes of geometry.

B is for Brackets

Explanation: This year I've learned that brackets are the first step to the technique of BEDMAS and they mean that in order to solve the question correctly, you must solve what is in the brackets first.

Brackets connect to other sections in the course because we use them to solve algebra questions.

C is for Cross multiplying

Explanation: This year I've learned that cross multiplying is used for when the fractions are equivalent to each other and in order to cross multiply you must take the top left of the first fraction and multiply it with the bottom right of the second fraction. In the end you must multiply the two answers together that you get and that will be your answer.

Cross multiplying connects to this course because we could use it to help us solve algebraic questions.

D is for Distributive law

Explanation: This year I've learned that this law is when we have a number in front of brackets and then you must take that first number and multiply it with each number in side the brackets separately.

The Distributive law connects to this course because we've used it with the unit of solving equations.

E is for Exponent

Explanation: This year I've learned that an exponent is referring to the number of times that a number is multiplied by itself. It always looks like a whole number with a little number on the upper right of it. That number tells how many times you multiply the original number by itself.

Exponents connect to this course because we used them in many different math subjects like the exponent unit and the surface area unit.

F is for Fractions

Explanation: This year I've learned that fractions are a way to represent a numerical quantity that is not a while number. They are used in problems where we have to add, subtract, multiply or divide fractions together.

Fractions connect to this course because we had used them in plenty of units, for example with Algebra.

G is for Graph

Explanation: This year I've learned that Graphs are used to represent information in a form of a model.

Graphs connect to this course because they are used for any mathematical information that could be turned into a model.

H is for Hypotenuse

Explanation: This year I've learned that the hypotenuse is the longest part of the triangle.

Hypotenuse connects to this course because we use this side to find the Pythagoras and to find other math problems.

I is for Inequality

Explanation: This year I've learned that an inequality is a symbol that represents if two values are equal to one another. They are used in pointing directions showing that its greater than or less than or equal to one another.

Inequalities connect to the course because we had learnt about the different signs and how to used them in equations.

J is for Just do it!

Explanation: This year I've learned that the phrase “just do it “ means that you just go strait ahead and multiply the fractions without any complications.

Just do it connects to this course because we had used this strategy in the unit of rational numbers.

K is for know your angles

Explanation: This year I've learned the different types of angles and their degrees. There is an acute angle which is less than 90 degrees, a right angle which is exactly 90 degrees, an obtuse angle which is greater than 90 but less than 180 degrees, a straight angle which is exactly 180 degrees and a reflex angle that is greater than 180 degrees.

Angles connect to this course because they are in important in circle geometry.

L is for Like terms

Explanation: This year I've learned that like terms are terms that contain the same variable raised to the same power. Like terms are used to shorten and simplify algebraic expressions.

Like terms connect to this course because we've used them to make our work more easily solvable in algebra.

M is for Mean

Explanation: This year I've learned that the word mean is used when central tendency is being calculated by finding the sum of a set of values divided by the number of values in the set.

Mean connects to the course because we used this strategy in the fractions unit and the tug of war strategy.

N is for Numerical Coefficient

Explanation: This year I've learned that a numerical coefficient is the number that multiplies the variable. It is also always in front of the variable.

Numerical Coefficient connects to the course because we used this term in linear equations.

O is for Opposites

Explanation: This year I've learned that opposites are two numbers or expressions with the same numeral but they have different signs. (The numbers would have a negative sign and a positive sign.)

Opposites connect to the course because we had used them in inequalities.

P is for Polynomial

Explanation: This year I've learned that a polynomial is an algebraic expression formed by adding or subtracting terms. It will always have not only a number but also a variable in the question.

Polynomials connect to the course because we've had a whole unit based on them.

Q is for Quadrilateral

Explanation: This year I've learned that a quadrilateral is a shape with four sides and all of the sides are all straight.

Quadrilaterals connect to the course because we've used them in symmetry.

R is for Radius

Explanation: This year I've learned that the radius is a straight line from the center of a circle to the circumference of the circle. The formula to calculate the radius if you know the diameter is D/2.

The radius connects to the course because we used this in circle geometry.

S is for Scale Factor

Explanation: This year I've learned that a scale factor is the ratio of any two corresponding lengths in two similar geometric figures.

Scale factor connects to the course because we've used it in the unit of similarities.

T is for Terminating Decimal

Explanation: This year I've learned that a terminating decimal is a decimal that ends so that means its digits are finite.(Of one number) Because of this reason, we change terminating decimals into fractions.

Terminating decimals connect to this course because we had used them in all units when needed to change a decimal into a fraction.

U is for Units

Explanation: This year I've learned that units are often used in measurement because they symbolize the amount of a side and or how the number is being measured.

Units connect to this course because we had used them in similarities.

V is for Vertex

Explanation: This year I've learned that the vertex is the point where two or more edges of an object meet.

Vertex connects to this course because we had learned about it in symmetry.

W is for Whole Number

Explanation: This year I've learned that a whole number is the easiest number to work with because it is a number without any fractions or any decimals so it is nice and simple.

Whole numbers connect to this course because we had used them in rational numbers.

X is for X-axis

Explanation: This year I've learned that the X-axis is the horizontal axis on a graph where there are points of coordinates.

The X-axis connects to this course because we had used it in linear equations.

Y is for Y-axis

Explanation: This year I've learned that the Y-axis is the vertical axis of a graph where coordinates are shown.

The Y-axis connects to this course because we had used it in linear equations.

Z is for Zero Pairs

Explanation: This year I've learned that zero pairs are added to even out the question and give balance. In order to make zero pairs, you must add one set of the opposite color (either red for negative or yellow for positive) to make them disappear.

Zero pairs connect to this course because we had used them in polynomials.

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