Year 3 - Maths - Vocabulary

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Digit

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A single number symbol (0–9).

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Place value

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The value a digit has depending on its place in a number (e.g. in 352, the 5 = 50).

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Hundreds

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The third place in a 3-digit number (100, 200, 300…).

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Tens

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The second place in a number (10, 20, 30…).

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Ones/Units

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The value of the last digit in a number (1–9).

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Estimate

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A sensible guess or rough answer.

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Compare

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Look at numbers to see which is greater or smaller.

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Order

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Arrange numbers in size (e.g., smallest to largest).

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Ascending

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Going up in value.

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Descending

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Going down in value.