This document provides definitions and explanations of key math vocabulary terms for 6th grade algebra from the MCA-III Test Specifications, including evaluate, simplest form, simplify an expression, translation, operation, order of operations, and function machine. It also lists some online resources for virtual math manipulatives and videos related to these terms.

1. MCA-III Math Vocabulary from DRAFT Test SpecificationsBy J. Scheumann and C. Sorenson 2011Source: MCA III DRAFT Test Specifications for Mathematics, Oct. 15, 201, http://children.state.mn.us (Assessment and Testing/MCAs/Test Specs)

2. Algebra6th Grade Math Vocabulary3-5 virtual manipulativesgameVirtual math manipulatives sponsored by Everyday Math. Click the button to go to the came. 2-3 minute game6-8 virtual manipulativesgameClick here to try itTwo minute game onlineUnited Streaming video—username and password needed. Click on the Step by Step picture to link to a 3 min study jams lessonClick on this button to play a 2 minute video

3. evaluateExample: Evaluate the cost of each pie if 3 pies cost $6. Answer: $2 eachTo find a value for. To replace the variables with numbers and then solve the problem. By J. Scheumann and C. Sorenson 2011

4. simplest formA fraction in which the numerator and the dominator have no common factor except 1 and the numerator is less than the denominator.By J. Scheumann and C. Sorenson 2011

5. simplify an expression7y + 4 +5 + 3y10y + 93(2y + 5) – y5y + 15To rewrite the expression by removing parentheses and combining like terms.By J. Scheumann and C. Sorenson 2011

6. translationThe motion of “sliding” an object or picture along a straight line.By J. Scheumann and C. Sorenson 2011

7. operation2 + 5 = 72 X 1 = 229 – 8 = 1112 ÷ 2 = 6An action preformed on one or two numbers producing a single number result.By J. Scheumann and C. Sorenson 2011

8. Operation Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, raising to a power, and taking a root are mathematical operations.By J. Scheumann and C. Sorenson 2011

9. order of operationPEMDASParentheses  ( )Exponents  Multiplication  a(b) or a x bDivision  / ÷Addition  +Subtraction  -Click here for a 3 min video clip. Rules that tell the order in which operations should be done.By J. Scheumann and C. Sorenson 2011

10. function machinein out 25364715184649A number put in is changed into a second number through the use of the rule.By J. Scheumann and C. Sorenson 2011