Glossary: Terms Starting with W

7 definitions in Mathematics with links to the lessons that teach each word.

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All terms starting with W

week

MathsFrom Grade 1

Seven days.

Learn it in: Days of the week (Grade 1), Calendars (Grade 2)

whole

MathsFrom Grade 1

The total, like 10.

Learn it in: Number bonds to 10 (Grade 1), Equal parts (Grade 2), Halves (Grade 2)

whole number

MathsFrom Grade 5

0, 1, 2, 3 …

Learn it in: Multiplying fractions by whole numbers (Grade 5), Dividing whole numbers by unit fractions (Grade 5)

width

MathsFrom Grade 3

The short side of a rectangle.

Learn it in: Perimeter (Grade 3), Relationship between multiplication and area (Grade 3), Area of rectangles (Grade 4)

word problem

MathsFrom Grade 1

A maths problem told as a short story.

Learn it in: Addition word problems (Grade 1), Subtraction word problems (Grade 1)

work backwards

MathsFrom Grade 6

Undo the steps.

Learn it in: Selecting strategies (Grade 6)

working

MathsFrom Grade 6

Written steps.

Learn it in: Multistep calculations (Grade 6)

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