Ch 17: MTTC Elementary Education: Number Systems
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MTTC Elementary Education: Number Systems - Chapter Summary
Reviewing this chapter's lessons will help prevent you from being caught off guard by any MTTC Elementary Education test questions on number systems. The following topics are covered in the chapter:
- Properties of real numbers
- The base-ten number system
- What expanded form is
- How to order and compare rational numbers
- Composite and prime numbers
- Rounding decimals and mixed numbers
Use the Timeline to either jump ahead in a lesson or return to a part you already saw for additional review. The practice quizzes help you assess your understanding of the lessons' content, and you have the option to print them as worksheets.

1. What are Real Numbers? - Definition & Properties
There are many definitions of real numbers, but they all lead to the same conclusion. Real numbers are numbers that have a measurable value. Learn more about real numbers with some examples and a quiz to test your knowledge.

2. Number Systems and The Base-Ten System
Ever think that a computer doesn't get what you want it to do? Don't be surprised; it is living in a world where it can only count to 1. This lesson explains number systems, including our base-ten system and a computer's base-two system.

3. What is Expanded Form in Math? - Definition & Examples
In this lesson, we'll review place value and find out how it's useful when writing numbers in expanded form. We'll also look at a few examples of numbers written out in expanded form.

4. Comparing & Ordering Rational Numbers
After watching this video lesson, you will be able to look at any rational number and compare it with any other rational number. Learn what you need to do so that you know which number is greater or lesser than another.

5. Identifying Prime & Composite Numbers
In this video lesson, you will learn how to identify both prime and composite numbers. You will also learn what makes the numbers unique, as well as the characteristics of both these types of numbers.

6. Rounding Numbers to the Nearest 1000, 10,000 & 100,000
After watching this video lesson, you will be able to round larger numbers like a pro. Learn what the cutoff numbers are for rounding up and down to the nearest thousand, ten thousand and hundred thousand.

7. How to Estimate in Math: Definition & Concept
Learn how to use estimate values in this lesson. It can help you answer math problems that use more complicated numbers and even make it easier to split a check at the restaurant next time you are out with friends!
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