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Numbers

ICSE · Class 3 · Mathematics

Quick revision notes for Numbers — ICSE Class 3 Mathematics. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Place Value and Face Value

  • Each digit in a number has a place value based on its position.
  • The places from right to left are: Ones (O), Tens (T), Hundreds (H), Thousands (Th), and Ten Thousands (TTh).
  • Place value = digit × value of its place (e.g., 5 in hundreds place = 5 × 100 = 500).
2

Expanded and Compact Form

  • Expanded form means writing a number as the sum of the place values of its digits.
  • Compact form (or standard form) is the usual way of writing a number.
  • If a place has 0, we skip it in expanded form (e.g., 2047 = 2000 + 40 + 7).
3

Comparing and Arranging Numbers

  • To compare two numbers, start from the leftmost digit (highest place).
  • If digits are the same, move to the next place on the right.
  • Ascending order = smallest to greatest.
4

Forming Greatest and Smallest Numbers

  • To form the greatest number: arrange digits in descending order.
  • To form the smallest number: arrange digits in ascending order.
  • If 0 is one of the digits, it cannot be placed at the beginning (leftmost).

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Key Concepts

The value of a digit basedThe face value of a digitWriting a number as the sumThe standard way of writingArranging numbers from smallest to greatest

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Numbers for ICSE Class 3 Mathematics?
Key topics in Numbers include Shows all one-digit numbers from 0 to 9, with 0 as the smallest and 9 as the largest, Illustrates the range and boundaries of two-digit numbers, Shows the structure of three-digit numbers with their three places. These are the concepts ICSE Class 3 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Numbers — ICSE Class 3 Mathematics?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 42 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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