Glossary: Terms Starting with B
25 definitions in Mathematics with links to the lessons that teach each word.
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All terms starting with B
backwards
MathsFrom Grade 1
In the direction numbers get smaller.
Learn it in: Counting forwards and backwards (Grade 1)
balance
MathsFrom Grade 2
A scale that compares mass.
Learn it in: Mass (Grade 2), Simple equations (Grade 6)
bar graph
MathsFrom Grade 2
A graph that uses bars.
Learn it in: Bar graphs (Grade 2), Scaled bar graphs (Grade 3), Bar graphs (Grade 4)
bar model
MathsFrom Grade 2
A bar divided into equal boxes.
Learn it in: Multiplication using pictures (Grade 2), Division using pictures (Grade 2), Fraction word problems (Grade 4)
base
MathsFrom Grade 5
The number multiplied.
Learn it in: Powers of ten (Grade 5), Area of triangles (Grade 6), Area of parallelograms (Grade 6)
basic fact
MathsFrom Grade 3
A fact like 3 × 4.
Learn it in: Multiplying by multiples of ten (Grade 3), Multiplying by multiples of ten (Grade 4), Division using place value (Grade 4)
before
MathsFrom Grade 1
Comes earlier in counting. 4 is before 5.
Learn it in: Ordering numbers (Grade 1)
benchmark
MathsFrom Grade 2
A known size you compare with.
Learn it in: Estimating measurements (Grade 2), Estimation (Grade 3), Ordering fractions (Grade 4)
best buy
MathsFrom Grade 3
The cheaper deal per item.
Learn it in: Practical shopping problems (Grade 3)
between
MathsFrom Grade 1
In the middle of two numbers. 5 is between 4 and 6.
Learn it in: Ordering numbers (Grade 1), Ordering numbers (Grade 1), Spatial reasoning (Grade 2)
bias
MathsFrom Grade 5
An unfair slant.
Learn it in: Drawing conclusions (Grade 5), Collecting data (Grade 6)
bigger number
MathsFrom Grade 1
The number that is greater.
Learn it in: Counting-on strategies (Grade 1)
borrow
MathsFrom Grade 3
Take one from the next place.
Learn it in: Subtraction with regrouping (Grade 3), Large-number subtraction (Grade 4)
budget
MathsFrom Grade 3
The money you plan to spend.
Learn it in: Practical shopping problems (Grade 3), Applying mathematics to real situations (Grade 6)
bundle
MathsFrom Grade 1
Things tied or grouped together.
Learn it in: Grouping objects into tens (Grade 1)