The document defines key math vocabulary terms for 4th grade MCA including symbols and concepts related to numbers, operations, fractions, decimals, and problem solving strategies. Terms defined include less than and greater than symbols, the four basic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, factors, quotients, dividends, divisors, numerators, denominators, equivalent fractions, improper fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals. Definitions are provided by J. Scheumann and C. Sorenson from 2011.

1. Number and OperationGrade 4 MCA Math Vocabulary

2. < >3 is less than 6 3 < 66 is greater than 3 6 >3Symbols for greater than and less than. J. Scheumann and C. Sorenson 2011

3. operationA mathematical process: The most common operations are add, subtract, multiply and divide (+, -, ×, ÷ ).J. Scheumann and C. Sorenson 2011

4. solve2 + 3 = ?Tosolvea problem, one has to figure out what mathematical operation must be used and the answer of the problem.

5. To find an answerJ. Scheumann and C. Sorenson 2011

6. strategythinking tricksJ. Scheumann and C. Sorenson 2011

7. factor6x7=429x8 =72A factor is one of two or more numbers in a multiplication problem. J. Scheumann and C. Sorenson 2011

8. quotientThe quotient is the result or the answer from dividing one number by another number. J. Scheumann and C. Sorenson 2011

9. divisorThe divisor is the number that divides another number, the dividend. J. Scheumann and C. Sorenson 2011

10. dividendThe dividend is the number that is being divided. J. Scheumann and C. Sorenson 2011

11. decimalA decimal is the mark that separates the whole number from the fraction in decimal notation. It separates the dollars from the cents.J. Scheumann and C. Sorenson 2011

12. numeratorThe numerator is the number on the top of the fraction. It tells how many parts are being discussed. denominatorThe bottom number in a fraction.Shows how many equal parts the item is divided into.J. Scheumann and C. Sorenson 2011

13. Equivalent FractionEquivalent fractions have different numerators and denominators but are the same amount. J. Scheumann and C. Sorenson 2011

14. improper fractionAn Improper fraction has a top number larger than (or equal to) the bottom numberJ. Scheumann and C. Sorenson 2011

15. mixed numberA whole number and proper fraction togetherJ. Scheumann and C. Sorenson 2011