Glossary: Terms Starting with E
98 definitions with links to the lessons that teach each word.
each
Maths
Every one of the groups.
Learn it in: Equal groups (Grade 2), Simple multiplication problems (Grade 2), Word problems (Grade 3)
edge
Maths
Where two faces meet.
Learn it in: Cubes (Grade 1), Properties of 3D shapes (Grade 2), Spatial reasoning (Grade 6)
edit
English
fix mistakes
Learn it in: Revising simple sentences (Grade 1), Editing spelling and punctuation (Grade 2), Punctuation and editing (Grade 3)
editing
English
improving a draft for clarity, style and accuracy
Learn it in: Editing for clarity and style (Grade 6)
effect
English
what happens as a result
Learn it in: Cause and effect (Grade 3), Cause and effect (Grade 4), Personification (Grade 4)
either/or thinking
English
pretending there are only two options
Learn it in: Evaluating reasoning (Grade 6)
elaborate
English
to add more detail
Learn it in: Supporting details (Grade 3), Supporting evidence (Grade 5)
elapsed time
Maths
How much time has passed.
Learn it in: Elapsed time (Grade 3), Time intervals (Grade 4), Time and money applications (Grade 5)
end
English
the last part
Learn it in: Identifying rhyming words (Grade 1), Consonant blends (Grade 1), Beginning, middle, and end (Grade 1)
end mark
English
a full stop, question mark or exclamation mark
Learn it in: Words and sentences (Grade 1), Writing complete sentences (Grade 1), Complete sentences (Grade 2)
end to end
Maths
One after another with no gaps.
Learn it in: Measuring using non-standard units (Grade 1)
ending
English
the last part
Learn it in: Identifying ending sounds (Grade 1), Inflectional endings (Grade 2), Decoding longer words (Grade 2)
ending blend
English
a blend at the end, like nd in hand
Learn it in: Reviewing consonant blends (Grade 2)
endorsement
English
support from a famous or trusted person
Learn it in: Persuasive techniques (Grade 6)
entertain
English
to amuse or interest the reader
Learn it in: Author’s purpose (Grade 4), Author’s purpose (Grade 5), Author’s purpose (Grade 6)
entry
English
one word and its meaning
Learn it in: Dictionary introduction (Grade 2), Dictionary and thesaurus skills (Grade 4), Multiple-meaning words (Grade 6)
environment
Science
all the living and non-living things around us
Learn it in: Plants in our environment (Grade 1), Keeping our environment clean (Grade 1), What is the environment (Grade 1)
equal
Maths
The same.
Learn it in: Comparing two-digit numbers (Grade 1), Squares (Grade 1), Equal groups (Grade 2)
equal groups
Maths
Groups with the same number in each.
Learn it in: Multiplication using pictures (Grade 2), Multiplication word problems (Grade 4)
equal parts
Maths
Parts of the same size.
Learn it in: Equal parts (Grade 2), Thirds (Grade 2), Equal Parts of a Whole (Grade 3)
equal to
Maths
The same. Sign: =.
Learn it in: Comparing three-digit numbers (Grade 2), Comparing numbers (Grade 3), Comparing large numbers (Grade 4)
equation
Maths
A statement with =.
Learn it in: Simple equations (Grade 5), Simple equations (Grade 6), Algebraic word problems (Grade 6)
equilateral
Maths
All three sides equal.
Learn it in: Triangles (Grade 3), Classifying triangles (Grade 4), Triangles (Grade 5)
equivalent
Maths
Equal in size.
Learn it in: Representing simple fractions (Grade 2), Recognising equivalent fractions (Grade 3), Fractions mastery assessment (Grade 3)
equivalent decimals
Maths
Same value, e.g. 0.5 and 0.50.
Learn it in: Comparing decimals (Grade 4), Comparing decimals (Grade 5), Decimal comparison (Grade 6)
essay
English
a piece of writing on one topic in several paragraphs
Learn it in: Essay structure (Grade 5), Essay organisation (Grade 6)
estimate
Maths
A close guess.
Learn it in: Regrouping in addition (Grade 2), Checking answers (Grade 2), Estimating measurements (Grade 2)
etymology
English
the study of word origins
Learn it in: Word origins (Grade 5), Word origins (Grade 6)
evaluate
English
to judge how good or reliable something is
Learn it in: Evaluating spoken information (Grade 4), Evaluating explanations (Grade 5), Academic vocabulary (Grade 6)
evaluate
Maths
Find the value.
Learn it in: Numerical expressions (Grade 5), Order of operations (Grade 5), Order of operations (Grade 5)
even
Maths
Can be put in pairs with none left over.
Learn it in: Odd and even numbers (Grade 2), Prime numbers (Grade 4)
event
English
something that happens
Learn it in: Understanding story events (Grade 1), Story sequencing (Grade 2), Setting and plot (Grade 3)
evidence
English
proof from the text
Learn it in: Answering basic comprehension questions (Grade 1), Supporting details (Grade 2), Predictions (Grade 2)
evidence
Maths
Numbers that support a statement.
Learn it in: Drawing conclusions (Grade 3), Drawing conclusions (Grade 5)
evidence
Science
what we see, hear or measure that shows something is true
Learn it in: What is science? (Grade 1), Reviewing scientific observation (Grade 2)
exaggerate
English
to make something sound bigger or better than it is
Learn it in: Evaluating spoken information (Grade 4)
example
English
one case that shows something
Learn it in: Supporting details (Grade 2), Supporting details (Grade 2), Supporting details (Grade 3)
example clue
English
a clue that gives an example
Learn it in: Context clues (Grade 3), Contextual meaning (Grade 4)
exclamation mark
English
the mark ! that shows strong feeling
Learn it in: Punctuation and expression (Grade 3)
expanded form
Maths
A number written as the sum of its place values.
Learn it in: Expanded form (Grade 2), Expanded form (Grade 3), Expanded form (Grade 5)
expanded notation
Maths
A number written as a sum of place values.
Learn it in: Expanded notation (Grade 4)
experience
English
something that happened to you
Learn it in: Connecting stories to experiences (Grade 1), Writing personal experiences (Grade 1), Presenting personal experiences (Grade 1)
expert
English
a person with special knowledge
Learn it in: Source reliability (Grade 4), Supporting evidence (Grade 5)
expert testimony
English
a statement from a specialist in the field
Learn it in: Evidence and opinion (Grade 6)
explain
English
tell how or why in a clear way
Learn it in: Giving clear explanations (Grade 2), Academic vocabulary (Grade 2), Explaining information (Grade 3)
explain
Maths
Tell how and why.
Learn it in: Creating patterns (Grade 1), Explaining solutions (Grade 6)
explanation
English
a text that tells how or why
Learn it in: Simple explanations (Grade 2), Evaluating explanations (Grade 5)
exposition
English
the start that shows characters and setting
Learn it in: Plot structure (Grade 4), Plot and narrative structure (Grade 6)
expression
English
using your voice to show feeling
Learn it in: Reading with phrasing (Grade 1), Acting out stories (Grade 1), Reading with expression (Grade 2)
expression
Maths
Numbers and operations without =.
Learn it in: Numerical expressions (Grade 5), Numerical expressions (Grade 5), Algebraic expressions (Grade 6)
extended metaphor
English
a metaphor carried through several lines
Learn it in: Figurative language (Grade 5), Figurative language (Grade 6)
external conflict
English
a struggle with another person or force
Learn it in: Conflict and resolution (Grade 5), Conflict (Grade 6)
eye contact
English
looking at your audience
Learn it in: Short presentations (Grade 2), Oral presentations (Grade 2), Presentations (Grade 3)