mathrepresentation
nounUK /ˌmæθ rɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/
US /ˌmæθ rɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/
A way of showing math ideas using pictures, numbers, or symbols.
The teacher asked us to draw a mathrepresentation of the fraction one half.
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2. A drawing or model that stands for a number or amount.
She used blocks as a mathrepresentation of ten.
3. A way to write a math idea with symbols instead of words.
The mathrepresentation 3 + 4 = 7 shows a sum.
4. A graph or chart that shows math information.
The bar graph is a mathrepresentation of our favorite fruits.