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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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Power of a Power Property

A rule that multiplies exponents when a power is raised to another power.

Algebra 1

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Power of a Product Property

A rule that lets you raise each factor of a product to the same power.

Algebra 1

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Power of a Quotient Property

A rule that lets you raise both the numerator and denominator of a fraction to the same power.

Algebra 1

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Preimage

The original figure before a transformation is applied.

Geometry

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Product Property of Square Roots

A rule stating that the square root of a product equals the product of the square roots.

Algebra 1

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Product of Powers Property

A rule stating that when multiplying powers with the same base, you add the exponents.

Algebra 1

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Proof

A logical argument that shows a mathematical statement must be true.

Geometry

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Proportion

An equation stating that two ratios are equal.

Geometry

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Protractor

A tool used to measure and draw angles.

Geometry

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Pythagorean Theorem

In a right triangle, a-squared plus b-squared equals c-squared.

Geometry

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Quadratic Equation

An equation that can be written in the form ax² + bx + c = 0, where a ≠ 0.

Algebra 1

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Quadratic Formula

A formula used to find the solutions of a quadratic equation.

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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