When we talk about the greatest and smallest numbers, we need to know how to arrange the digits in a certain order. It’s like putting the numbers in a line from biggest to smallest or from smallest to biggest.
To find the greatest number, we arrange the digits in descending order. That means we start with the biggest digit and go down to the smallest digit. This makes the number really big.
On the other hand, to find the smallest number, we arrange the digits in ascending order. That means we start with the smallest digit and go up to the biggest digit. This makes the number really small.
The position of a digit on the left side of a number is important. The digit on the far left has the highest value. So, if we want to make the greatest number, we need to put the biggest digit on the far left side.
But there’s something special when we have the digit 0. We don’t put 0 at the far left side to make the smallest number. Instead, we put it as the second digit from the left. This helps us make the number as small as possible.
So, when we arrange numbers, remember that the biggest digit goes on the left side to make the number greatest, and if we have 0, it goes as the second digit from the left to make the number smallest.
Learning formation of the greatest and smallest number can be made enjoyable by incorporating interactive games and activities.
Pick And Form :
One of the interesting activities that can be planned at home or with a group of kids. Kids will reinforce the concept while playing this super game!
- Take a basket and put all the numbers from 0 to 9 in it.
- Call the kids as per their chance and instruct them to pick any number from the basket.
- Keep noting the different digits coming out of the basket.
- Instruct kids to form the smallest and greatest number possible.
- The one who writes the earliest is the winner.
Help your kids practise formation of the greatest and smallest number with interesting and engaging fun worksheets and solutions from Uncle Math by Fun2Do Labs.
