Year 6 - 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 of each digit based on its position in a number.

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Integer

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A whole number (positive, negative, or zero).

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Millions

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1,000,000 (the seventh digit place in large numbers).

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Compare

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Decide which number is greater or smaller.

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Order

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Arrange numbers in ascending or descending size.

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Ascending

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Numbers getting bigger.

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Descending

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Numbers getting smaller.

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Round

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Make a number simpler while keeping it close in value.

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Estimate

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A sensible guess close to the actual answer.