There are different ways to show the numbers in a math problem.
                       To show those numbers you can:

                              Use numerals

                              Use symbols/pictures

                              Use place-value blocks
 

Examples:

Abby had 5 fish in her aquarium. 
She went to the pet store
and bought 6 more. 
How many fish does
she have now?

 numerals
            5 + 6
symbols
          
                                 +
           
place-value blocks
             +  

Liz read 6 books last month while Ben read 4 books. 
How many more books
did Liz read?

 numerals
            6 - 4
symbols
           
place-value blocks
           

Bonnie played golf yesterday.
She had 4 strokes on each of the first 3 holes and 3 strokes on the 4th hole. 
What is her score through the first 4 holes?

 numerals
            4 + 4 + 4 + 3
 symbols
              + 
              + 
place-value blocks
            + + +

 

  Remember:

Numbers in a math problem can be shown in different ways.

Click on the pencil for practice.

  
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