Number+and+Numerical+Operations

Description of Number and Numerical Operations in "Mathematical Terms":


 * Numbers and arithmetic operations are what most of the general public think about when they﻿ think of mathematics, and even though other areas, such as geometry, algebra, and data analysis, have become increasingly important in recent years, numbers and operations remain at the heart of mathematical teaching and learning. Facility with numbers, the ability to choose the appropriate types of numbers and the appropriate operations for a given situation, and the ability to perform those operations as well as to estimate their results are all skills essential for modern day life.

Description of Number and Numerical Operations in "Plain English":

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 * ﻿Numbers are the heart and soul of math. Students need to be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all types of numbers, including fractions, decimals, and percents. 