Advanced STAR 1st and 2nd Grade
Math Vocabulary Words and Definitions
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Name
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 word
2. Write the definition of the word
3. Draw a picture or diagram using the word
4. Write a sentence using the word
5. 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:
Examples: 4, 8, 14, 20
Even number
Definition: A number that can be divided by
2 exactly.
Write A number that can be divided
by 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
Word: Even Number
Write:
Page 1
Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
Definition: A number that can be divided by
2 exactly. 2,4,6,8,10…..
Write:
Sentence
Comments/Mastery:
Word: Odd Number
Write:
Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
Definition: Any number that cannot be
divided by 2 exactly. 1,3,5,7,9…..
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Sentence:
Comments/Mastery:
Word: Sort
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Definition: To arrange things in a special way.
Example: From largest to smallest, color etc.
Write:
Sentence:
Comments/Mastery:
Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
1st and 2nd Grade
Basic Math Vocabulary
Word: Pattern
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Page 2
Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
Start with three and add three
each time. This makes a pattern.
Definition: Things that are arranged following rules. Example --. --. --. ( 2 dashes, one dot)
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Sentence
Comments/Mastery:
Word: Digit
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Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
Definition: Any of the numerals from 0 to 9,
especially when forming part of a number.
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Sentence:
Comments/Mastery:
Word: Number
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Definition: A math value expressed by a
word, symbol, figure to represent quantity,
used in counting and calculations.
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Sentence:
Comments/Mastery:
Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
1st and 2nd Grade
Math Functions Vocabulary
Word: Add
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Page 3
Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
Definition: To bring two or more things
together to make a new total. 2 + 2 = 4
Write:
Sentence
Comments/Mastery:
Word: Sum
Write:
Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
Definition: The answer to an addition
problem. 5 + 2 = 7 (The sum is 7)
Write:
Sentence:
Comments/Mastery:
Word: Subtract
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Definition: To take one number away from
another. 4 take away 2 equals 2.
Write:
Sentence:
Comments/Mastery:
Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
1st and 2nd Grade
Math Functions Vocabulary
Word: Difference
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Page 4
Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
Definition: The answer to a subtraction
problem. 8 – 3 = 5 (The difference is 5)
Write:
Sentence
Comments/Mastery:
Word: Plus or Minus
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Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
Definition: Adding or taking away (subtracting) from something. (Written by + or symbol )
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Sentence:
Comments/Mastery:
Word: Equal Sign
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Definition: Symbol to indicate the value of
something. ( = )
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Sentence:
Comments/Mastery:
Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
1st and 2nd Grade
Math Money Vocabulary
Word: Penny
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Page 5
Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
Definition: Coin worth 1/100 of a dollar, or
1 cent.
Write:
Sentence
Comments/Mastery:
Word: Dime
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Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
Definition: Coin worth 10/100 of a dollar,
or 10 cents.
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Sentence:
Comments/Mastery:
Word: Nickel
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Definition: Coin worth 5/100 of a dollar,
or 5 cents.
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Sentence:
Comments/Mastery:
Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
1st and 2nd Grade
Math Money Vocabulary
Word: Quarter
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Page 6
Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
Definition: Coin worth 25/100 of a dollar, or
25 cents.
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Sentence
Comments/Mastery:
Word: Dollar
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Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
Definition: Basic unit of US money. Made up
of 100 cents.
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Sentence:
Comments/Mastery:
Word: Value
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Definition: The worth of something compared
to the price paid or asked for it.
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Sentence:
Comments/Mastery:
Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
1st and 2nd Grade
Math Comparing Vocabulary
Word: Equal to
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Page 7
Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
Definition: Two numbers are the same,
written as 5 = 5
Write:
Sentence
Comments/Mastery:
Word: Same
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Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
Definition: Identical; not different
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Sentence:
Comments/Mastery:
Word: Fewer
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Definition: Less than, a smaller number.
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Sentence:
Comments/Mastery:
Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
1st and 2nd Grade
Math Comparing Vocabulary
Word: More
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Page 8
Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
Definition: A larger number
Write:
Sentence
Comments/Mastery:
Word: Greater than
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Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
Definition: One number is larger than
another. Written as: 6 5.
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Sentence:
Comments/Mastery:
Word: Less than
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Definition: One number is smaller than
another. Written as : 7 is less than 9.
(7
9)
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Sentence:
Comments/Mastery:
Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
1st and 2nd Grade
Math Comparing Vocabulary
Word: Longer
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Page 9
Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
Definition: Bigger in length than another
object. The second rectangle is longer.
Write:
Sentence
Comments/Mastery:
Word: Shorter
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Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
Definition: Smaller in length than another
object. The first rectangle is shorter.
Write:
Sentence:
Comments/Mastery:
Word: Weight Scale
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Definition: A scale indicating how heavy an
object is.
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Sentence:
Comments/Mastery:
Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
1st and 2nd Grade
Math Shapes Vocabulary
Word: Circle
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Page 10
Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
Definition: A perfectly round shape. Every
point on the outer edge is exactly the same
distance from the center.
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Sentence
Comments/Mastery:
Word: Square
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Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
Definition: A shape with four sides where
each side is the same length and each corner i
is a 90 degree angle.
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Sentence:
Comments/Mastery:
Word: Triangle
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Definition: A shape with three straight sides.
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Sentence:
Comments/Mastery:
Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
1st and 2nd Grade
Math Shapes Vocabulary
Word: Sphere
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Page 11
Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
Definition: A three dimensional object
shaped like a ball.
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Sentence
Comments/Mastery:
Word: Cone
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Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
Definition: A three dimensional object that
has a round base and one vertex (point)
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Sentence:
Comments/Mastery:
Word: Cube
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Definition: A box shaped object that has 6
identical square sides.
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Sentence:
Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
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1st and 2nd Grade
Math Shapes Vocabulary
Word: Pyramid
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Page 12
Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
Definition A three dimensional object where
the base is a polygon and the sides are
triangles that meet at the top (apex)
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Sentence
Comments/Mastery:
Word: Dimensional
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Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
Definition: You are able to measure it in
length, depth or height.
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Sentence:
Comments/Mastery:
Word: Vertex
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Definition: The meeting of points of two lines
that form an angle
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Sentence:
Comments/Mastery:
Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
1st and 2nd Grade
Math Measuring Vocabulary
Word: Ounce
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Page 13
Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
Definition: US customary unit to measure
for weight. (Ab. oz.) 16 oz. makes a pound.
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Sentence
Comments/Mastery:
Word: Cup
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Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
Definition: A customary unit of measurement
for volume, used in cooking to measure
liquids. 1 cup = 16 ounces.
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Sentence:
Comments/Mastery:
Word: Pound
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Definition: US customary unit of measure
for weight. Abbreviation is lbs. 1 pound is
equal to 16 ounces.
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Sentence:
Comments/Mastery:
Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
1st and 2nd Grade
Math Measuring Vocabulary
Word: Inch
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Page 14
Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
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 “
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Sentence
Comments/Mastery:
Word: Foot (plural feet)
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Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
Definition: Customary unit of measure for
length 12 inches = 1 foot, 3 feet = 1 yard.
Abbreviation is ft. or ‘
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Sentence:
Comments/Mastery:
Word: Length
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Definition: Unit of measure to show the full
distance of something from end to end.
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Sentence:
Comments/Mastery:
Draw a picture of the meaning of the word.
1st and 2nd Grade
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Basic Math Vocabulary
Page 1
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