Year 4 - Maths - Vocabulary

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Thousands

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The fourth digit in a number, representing groups of 1,000.

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Place value

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The value a digit has depending on where it is in the number.

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Digit

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A single number symbol (0–9).

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Numeral

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A number written using digits.

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Compare

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Decide which number is bigger or smaller.

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Order

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

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Round

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Make a number simpler but keep it close to the original (e.g., 387 rounded to the nearest 10 is 390).

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Estimate

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A sensible guess close to the actual answer.

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Roman numerals

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A number system using letters like I, V, X, L, C.

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Negative numbers

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Numbers less than zero. Often seen in temperature or below sea level.