Identify Numerals
A numeral is the written symbol for a number. When you see '3', you say 'three'. Learning to recognise numerals is the first step — every number has its own unique symbol.
Worked examples
What number is this?
The symbol '3' is the numeral for three. Look at it carefully and say its name: three.
Answer: three
What number is this?
The symbol '7' is the numeral for seven. You'll recognise this one once you've seen it a few times.
Answer: seven
Tips
- •Each numeral has its own special shape — learn one at a time.
- •Try saying the number word out loud when you see the numeral.
- •Some numerals look similar (like 6 and 9) — look carefully at which way they face.
Key words
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