M3-MoliStone Vocabulary Flashcard (Lessons 1-3)

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What does 'greater than' mean?

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Showing a relationship where one number is more than another.

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What does 'trade' mean in mathematics?

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To exchange a group for a set of groups of equal value.

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What is 'base' in a numeration system?

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The amount for the grouping or regrouping that is done.

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What are 'digits'?

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The symbols used to show a number or numeral, for example, 14 and 237.

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What is a 'numeral'?

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A symbol used to represent a number, like '25' which is made up of the digits 2 and 5.

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What does 'less than' mean?

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Showing a relationship where one number is smaller than another.

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What is 'regrouping'?

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The process of rearranging groups of numbers to make calculations easier.

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What is 'subtrahend'?

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The number that is to be subtracted from another number.

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What are 'addends'?

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Numbers that are added together to get a sum.

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What is 'place value'?

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The value of a digit based on its position in a number.