Numbers - Cycle 1

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What is a number?

Definition

A number can be used to count, measure, compare, or order. It is written using digits.

Examples:

The number 3 is written using one digit: 3.

The number 68 is written using two digits: 6 and 8.

What is place value?

Digits in a number occupy a position or place. For example, there are the ones, tens, and hundreds positions.

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What is meant by comparing numbers?

Comparing numbers is determining whether a number is greater than (bigger), less than (smaller), or equal to another number.

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What is a property of numbers?

The property of a number is a specific characteristic of a set of numbers which allows them to be classified. For example, a number can be even or odd.

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What is a number line?

A number line is a line divided into equal parts on which numbers are ordered.

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