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Glossary: Terms Starting with J

11 definitions with links to the lessons that teach each word.

jargon

English

specialised words that outsiders may not understand

Learn it in: Adapting language to audiences (Grade 6)

ject

English

throw

Learn it in: Word roots (Grade 4)

join

English

put together

Learn it in: Compound words (Grade 2)

join

Maths

Put together.

Learn it in: Addition using objects (Grade 1)

jot

English

to write down quickly

Learn it in: Listening for essential information (Grade 4)

juicy

Science

full of juice

Learn it in: Fruits and seeds (Grade 2)

jump

English

push up off the ground

Learn it in: Action words (Grade 1)

jump

Maths

A step along a number line.

Learn it in: Counting-on strategies (Grade 1)

jumper

Science

a warm top

Learn it in: Weather and clothing (Grade 1)

justify

English

to give reasons for a judgement

Learn it in: Comparing arguments (Grade 6), Critical thinking (Grade 6)

justify

Maths

Give reasons.

Learn it in: Mathematical reasoning (Grade 5), Geometric reasoning (Grade 5), Comparing quantities (Grade 6)