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terms • Algebra 1 & Geometry

Math Vocabulary

Every term, the visual way. Each word comes with examples, a non-example, and often a short video—so students meet a concept by seeing it, not memorizing it. Find a term, project it, and let the noticing begin.

Visual examples

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A 5-minute routine

Introduce Any Term

Don’t lead with the definition—lead with the visual. Show the examples and non-example before the meaning, and let students build the word themselves.

1

Show, don’t define

Project the term with its examples and non-example. Hide the definition.

2

Notice & wonder

Ask: what do you notice? What makes the examples different from the non-example?

3

Describe it

Students try to put the meaning into their own words—then discuss as a class.

4

Reveal the definition

Now show the real definition. Play the video to lock it in.

Term

Parabola

Video

Example

Example

Non-Example

The Reveal

A parabola is the U-shaped curve that graphs a quadratic function.

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Perfect Square

A number that can be written as an integer multiplied by itself.

Algebra 1

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Perfect Square Binomial

A binomial that results from squaring a binomial, such as (x + 3)².

Algebra 1

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Perfect Square Trinomial

A trinomial that can be factored as the square of a binomial.

Algebra 1

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Perpendicular Bisector

A line that intersects a segment at its midpoint and forms a right angle.

Geometry

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Perpendicular Lines

Lines that intersect to form four right angles.

Geometry

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Plane

A flat surface that extends forever in two dimensions.

Geometry

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Point

An exact location in space with no length, width, or thickness.

Geometry

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Point of Intersection (Systems of Equations)

The point where the graphs of two equations intersect, representing a solution to the system.

Algebra 1

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Point-Slope Form

A form of a linear equation that uses a point and the slope: y − y₁ = m(x − x₁).

Algebra 1, Geometry

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Polynomial

An expression of one or more terms with whole-number exponents.

Algebra 1

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Postulate

A statement accepted as true without proof.

Geometry

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Power (Exponent)

The exponent tells how many times the base is used as a factor.

Algebra 1

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Every term here is pulled straight from our Algebra 1 and Geometry courses—where the same visuals come to life in full video lessons.

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