What is Standard Form?

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What is Standard Form? Standard form helps us represent numbers and equations clearly and consistently. Let’s explore the concept in more detail! Author Michelle Griczika Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways • Standard form is a concept that helps us to consistently represent numbers and equations. • Fractions and equations can be written in standard forms. […]

What Are Rational Numbers?

What Are Rational Numbers? Whether you’re a student or are looking to improve your numeracy skills, understanding rational numbers is crucial. Let’s discover what makes rational numbers so fascinating! Author Jill Padfield Published: Nov 2024 Key takeaways • A rational number is a number that can be expressed as a fraction of two integers, where […]

What is Place Value?

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What is Place Value? Learn what place value is and have a go at some questions! Author Katie Wickliff Published: Nov 2024 Key takeaways • Place value is based on a pattern of tens. • Every digit in a number has a place value. • Place value charts and base ten blocks help students visualize […]

What are Negative Numbers?

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What are Negative Numbers? A guide for negative numbers and their real-world applications Author Tess Loucka Published: Nov 2024 Key takeaways • A negative number is any number smaller than zero. • Two negative signs next to each other can be replaced by one positive sign (+). • When multiplying or dividing two numbers with the same […]

What are irrational numbers?

What are irrational numbers? You may have heard about irrational numbers, but what exactly are they? Let’s explore the definition of irrational numbers and famous irrational number examples. Author Tess Loucka Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways • Irrational numbers are real numbers that cannot be expressed as a fraction. • An easy way to recognize […]

What is an Integer?

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What is an Integer? The rules and properties of integers and how to use them Author Tess Loucka Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways • Integers are a set of numbers that include positive numbers, negative numbers, and zero. Fractions and decimals are not considered integers. • The sign put before an integer, positive or negative, […]

What is Expanded Form?

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What is Expanded Form? Learn what standard form is and have a go at some questions! Author Katie Wickliff Published: Nov 2024 Key takeaways • Expanded form is a way to write numbers by adding the value of its digits • Using expanded form helps us to determine place value and add up large numbers […]

What Are Composite Numbers?

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What Are Composite Numbers? Learn the definition of composite numbers, how we use them in math and see a list of composite numbers 1 to 100 Author Amber Watkins Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways • Composite numbers include all natural numbers that have more than two factors. • Composite numbers are the opposite of prime […]

What are the Properties of Multiplication?

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What are the Properties of Multiplication? Discover the power of multiplication and its fundamental properties, making multiplication operations easier to understand and solve. Author Michelle Giczika Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways • Understanding the five properties of multiplication—Associative, Commutative, Identity, Distributive, and Zero—provides a solid foundation for tackling more complex mathematical concepts. • These properties […]

What is a Product in Math?

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What is a Product in Math? A product in math is the result we obtain when we multiply two or more numbers together. Author Michelle Griczika Published: Oct 2024 Key takeaways • The product meaning in math refers to the result achieved when two or more numbers, known as factors, are multiplied together. It is […]