Definition: To work an equation out mathematically

1. Calculate Definition: To work an equation out mathematically Sentence: If I calculate this last math problem correctly, I will make an A+ on my test! Action: Point your finger in the air and calculate the equation 6+4=10. Then whisper to your neighbor, “I knew that!”

2. Question Definition: a written or spoken inquiry or a request for information Sentence: I need to ask you a question about something I don’t know. Action: Whisper to your neighbor the following question, “Do you think we’ll go outside for recess today?”

3. Equal Definition: identical in size, quantity, value, or standard Sentence: It is easy to know that 100 equals 100, but a little harder to know that 41 + 59 equals 100 too! Action: Whisper a number to your neighbor and have them whisper back a number equal to yours.

4. Equation Definition:mathematical statement oftwo expressions, usually divided by an equal sign Sentence: I know the answer to this equation, it’s 63 ... or is it? 25 +36 = 63 Action: Figure out the answer to this equation, and whisper to you neighbor if you think 63 is the answer!

5. Mathematics Definition: the study of the relationships among numbers, shapes, and quantities Sentence: I love learning about how numbers work together, that’s why mathematics is my favorite subject in school! Action: Whisper to your neighbor your favorite thing you have learned in mathematics so far this year.

6. Standard form Definition: an authorized model used to define a unit of measurement Sentence: If we did not use a standard form for a “foot” everyone would have a different answer to the question, “How long is 12 feet?” Action: Quietly compare the size of your foot to your neighbor’s foot? Whose foot is bigger?

7. Absolutely Definition: law with no conditions or restrictions, unconditional Sentence: There’s absolutely no reason why students cannot come right into class and start on their morning work without being asked to do so several times! Action: Whisper to your neighbor, “I absolutely started my work this morning on my own!

8. Automatically Definition: Starting or functioning by itself without human intervention Sentence: The door automatically opens, but you must still walk through it! Action: Whisper to a friend where you have walked through an automatic door before.

9. Furiously Definition: extremely or violently angry Sentence: I yelled furiously when my brother broke my new toy car! “I can’t believe you broke my new toy car!! Action: Whisper to your neighbor the last time you yelled furiously at someone or something.

10. Sincerely Definition: Honest and Openly, also sometimes written before a signature at the end of a letter. Sentence: I always sign my letters sincerely yours, because I always mean what I write in my letters . Action: Whisper to your neighbor something you sincerely like about them.

11. Suddenly Definition: Happening quickly and unexpectedly Sentence: I slipped on a piece of ice and suddenly found myself on the floor! This cat falls asleep suddenly! Action: Whisper to your neighbor a time something happened suddenly and caught you off guard.

12. Randomly Definition: done, chosen, or occurring without a pattern Sentence: Mr. Dukes has allowed us to randomly choose who went next during this activity. Action: Choose someone randomly to go up to and whisper, “Hello.”