First Grade Math Vocabulary

to subtract, symbol for subtraction

the value of a digit depending on its place in a number

the value of a digit depending on its place in a number

symbol used to show a number

blocks which show base 10 number values (shorts, longs, flats, blocks)

more than; shows relationships between numbers

not as many as; shows relationships between numbers

having the same amount or value

to join two or more numbers (or quantities) to get one number (called the sum or total)

to take one quantity away from another

mathematical statement that contains an equals sign, to show that two things are equal

counting forwards or backwards in multiples or intervals of a given number

numbers may be added in any order

no matter how the numbers are grouped in addition, the answer will always be the same

any number used to get the sum

the total or whole amount; the result of adding

difference between two numbers; answer to a subtraction problem