D125 - Mathematics for Elementary Educators I QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Question : Prime Factorization
CORRECT ANSWER : Determining the set of prime
numbers whos product is the original integer
Question : Number
CORRECT ANSWER : A word or symbol that represents a
specific amount or quantity
Question : Factor Pair
CORRECT ANSWER : Set of two integers when multiplied
together, produce a particular number
Question : Irrational Number
CORRECT ANSWER : Any number that cannot be
represented as a fraction of two integers. Decimals do not repeat or terminate.
Question : Positive Number
CORRECT ANSWER : A number whose value is greater
than 0. (on number line it appears to the right of the 0)
Question : Composite Number
CORRECT ANSWER : A positive whole number that is not
prime. It has more factors than 1 and it self.
Question : Product
CORRECT ANSWER : Result of multiplying.
Question : Fraction
CORRECT ANSWER : This contains two integers,
separated by a slash or fraction bar /
Question : Square Root
CORRECT ANSWER : For a given number this is the
number that produces the given number when multiplied by it self. example sqrt of 16 is 4
Question : Greatest Common Factor (GCF)
CORRECT ANSWER : For two or more WHOLE
NUMBERS, this is the greatest number that divides evenly into all of them.
Question : Whole Number
CORRECT ANSWER : A number whose value is 0 or
greater. (Negative #'s are NOT whole numbers) and can be represented without a fractional or decimal component.
Question : Factor Tree
CORRECT ANSWER : Graphical Method Used to identify
the prime factorization of an integer
Question : Prime Number
CORRECT ANSWER : An integer greater than one that has
only two positive factors; one and its self
(1,2,3,5,7,9,11,13,15.......)
Question : Integer
CORRECT ANSWER:
Question : Quotient
CORRECT ANSWER : Result of dividing
Question : Least Common Multiple (LCM)
CORRECT ANSWER : The smallest number in value that is
a multiple of two or more numbers
Question : Recurring Decimal
CORRECT ANSWER : A decimal with a digit or string of
digits that repeats indefinitely
Question : Factor
CORRECT ANSWER : A number that divides evenly into
another number