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angles
The amount of variance from a reference plane expressed in degrees
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apothecary system
A measurement system that is infrequently used, except for a measurement of weight (grain)
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centigrade
Measurement of temperature based on a freezing point of 0 degrees and a boiling point of 100 degrees
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decimal
A linear arrangement of numbers based on units of 10, containing a point (decimal point) to separate the whole number from the fractional part of a number
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degree
Unit of measurement used in angles, temperature readings, and depth of burns
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estimating
Expressing the approximate answer
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Fahrenheit
Measurement of temperature based on a freezing point of 32 degrees and a boiling point of 212 degrees
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fraction
A method used to express numbers that are not whole numbers; a fraction is read as parts (numerator) to a whole (denominator)
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household system
A measurement system based on common household items that is used to measure length, volume, and weight
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improper fraction
A fraction with a numerator that is larger than the denominator
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math anxiety
A strong reaction to math that interferes with the ability to concentrate, learn, and solve math calculations
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metric system
A measurement system based on tens; basic units are length (meter), volume (liter), and weight (gram)
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military time
A method of telling time that is based on a 24-hour clock
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nomenclature
Method of naming
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percentage
A method used to express a whole or part of a whole; the whole is written as 100%
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proportion
A mathematical statement of equality between two ratios
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ratio
A method used to express the strength of a solution; it represents how many parts of one element are added in relationship to the parts of another element
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reciprocal
A fraction that has been "turned upside down" during the process of dividing fractions
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reference plane
A real or imaginary flat surface from which an angle is measured
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Roman numerals
A numbering system based on I (1), V (5), X (10), L (50), C (100), D (500), and M (1,000)
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rounding numbers
Rules that determine whether a number is changed to zero, is increased, or remains the same when digits are dropped from the right side
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whole numbers
The traditional numbers we use to count (1, 2, 3, etc.)
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