In middle school, students make a considerable leap in their use and understanding of mathematical expressions and equations. Having learned arithmetic and the basics of operations on equations, sixth graders are introduced to algebra. In the seventh and eighth grade, students further expand their use of numerical expressions and equations. While learning such mathematical concepts as radicals and integer exponents may be interesting, it can also be difficult if math students don't have a firm grounding in mathematical terminology.

The math vocabulary lists are based on the Common Core Middle School Math Standards. VocabularySpellingCity has selected the middle school math words that apply to the key math concepts and written level-appropriate middle school math definitions combined with meaningful example sentences. Middle school students can use these materials for reinforcement to build understanding or assessment. Teachers can import the lists into their account and then edit or extend the lists for their own purposes.

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Common Core State Standards Overview for Middle School -
Expressions & Equations

6th View Our Lists	Apply and extend previous understandings of arithmetic to algebraic expressions. Reason about and solve one-variable equations and inequalities. Represent and analyze quantitative relationships between dependent and independent variables.
7th View Our Lists	Use properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions. Solve real-life and mathematical problems using numerical and algebraic expressions and equations.
8th View Our Lists	Work with radicals and integer exponents. Understand the connections between proportional relationships, lines, and linear equations. Analyze and solve linear equations and pairs of simultaneous linear equations.
Source: www.corestandards.org

The word lists, which correlate to the Common Core State Standards, allow middle school students to learn all of the specialized expressions & equations terminology they need in a fun and enjoyable way. Through word games, printable worksheets and online testing, middle school students have all they need to reinforce their knowledge of mathematical expressions and equations. They will ace their math tests and the results will show in their facial expressions!

Expressions & Equations Math Vocabulary
Words at a Glance:

Sixth Grade Expressions & Equations

Expressions & Equations: radicand, coefficient, rational expression, quadratic formula, real number, monomial, variable, polynomial, binomial, equation, power, equivalent, expression, simplify, inequality, symbol, order of operations, constant, exponent, factoring

Seventh Grade Expressions & Equations

Expressions & Equations: equivalent, rational number, factor, inequality, simplify, binomial, equation, exponent, expression, constant, intercept, additive inverses, greatest common divisor, absolute value, exponential, cube root, midpoint formula, coefficient, polynomial, function, null, compound interest, range, irrational numbers, infinite, distribute, degree, formula, quadratic, domain

Eighth Grade Expressions & Equations

Expressions & Equations: radian, expression, midpoint formula, rational function, exponent, ratio, frequency, synthetic division, step function, logarithm, range, interquartile range, union, hyperbola, domain, parabola, exponential, null, disjunction, variation, pythagorean theorem, run, leg, finite, hypotenuse, absolute value, infinite, slope intercept form, rise, asymptote

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