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Symbolic Number

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Learner Factor Summary: Symbolic Number

Symbolic Number Numeracy and Mathematics

Symbolic Number is understanding the quantities represented by number words and numbers themselves. Symbolic Number skills also include understanding the relationships between different numbers and being able to compare the magnitudes of numbers. Symbolic Number knowledge is a foundational component of arithmetic and general math proficiency. Students with dyscalculia may demonstrate specific difficulty understanding the mapping of symbols to number magnitude, which can contribute to difficulty with other mathematical concepts.

Important Factor Summary

Symbolic Number is understanding the quantities represented by number words and numbers themselves. Symbolic Number knowledge is a key indicator for arithmetic and general math proficiency.

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