Mathematics Vocabulary

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Place Value

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The value of a digit depending on its place in a number.

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Rounding

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Finding the nearest value to a given number based on a specified place value.

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Multi-digit

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A number with more than one digit.

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Standard form

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A way of writing numbers using digits (e.g., 1,234).

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Expanded form

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A way of writing numbers by showing the value of each digit (e.g., 1,000 + 200 + 30 + 4 for 1234).

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Word Form

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A way of writing numbers using words (e.g., one thousand two hundred thirty-four).

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Compare

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To determine whether one number is greater than, less than, or equal to another number.

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Order

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Arrange numbers from least to greatest or greatest to least.

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Greater than

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A symbol (>) used to compare two numbers when the first is larger.

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Less than

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A symbol (<) used to compare two numbers when the first is smaller.