Mathematical Concepts and Terms

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Compare

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To notice what is the same and what is different between two things.

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Decimal number

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A number with at least one digit after the decimal point.

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Fourth

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In position number 4.

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Hundredths

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The second digit after the decimal point in a decimal number.

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Order

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To arrange from the smallest to the largest.

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Tenths

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The first digit after the decimal point in a decimal number.

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Whole-number

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The part of the decimal number to the left of the decimal point.

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Decimal part

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The part of the decimal number to the right of the decimal point.

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Mentally/using a mental method

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Work out in your head, without writing down your working.

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Written method

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Work out on paper, showing your working.