Numbers are the basic building blocks of all math, which makes developing number sense an important activity to start early. In our vast collection of engaging number games, your child will find a challenge that will help take their math skills to the next level, no matter where they are on their math journey.
- Select five (5) numbers from 1 to 70 in the play area of the playboard or mark the 'QP' box and the terminal will select your five (5) numbers. OR, simply ask your lottery retailer for a 'Quick Pick' and the terminal will pick all your numbers! Pick your Mega Ball.
- Note: The numbers generated with this form will be picked independently of each other (like rolls of a die) and may therefore contain duplicates. There is also the Sequence Generator, which generates randomized sequences (like raffle tickets drawn from a hat) and where each number can only occur once.
Number
A number is a count or measurement that is really an idea in our minds.
We write or talk about numbers using numerals such as '4' or 'four'.
But we could also hold up 4 fingers, or tap the ground 4 times.
These are all different ways of referring to the same number.
There are also special numbers (like π (Pi)) that can't be written exactly, but are still numbers because we know the idea behind them.
Numeral
A numeral is a symbol or name that stands for a number.
So the number is an idea, the numeral is how we write it.
Digit
A digit is a single symbol used to make numerals.
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 are the ten digits we use in everyday numerals.
Example: The numeral 153 is made up of 3 digits ('1', '5' and '3').
Example: The numeral 46 is made up of 2 digits ('4', and '6').
Example: The numeral 9 is made up of 1 digit ('9'). So a single digit can also be a numeral
Numbers To Prank Call
We can use other symbols too, for example hexadecimal also uses some letters!
Digits -> Numerals -> Numbers
So digits make up numerals, and numerals stand for an idea of a number.
Just like letters make up words, and words stand for an idea of the thing.
Number Instead of Numeral
But often people (including myself) say 'Number' when they really should say 'Numeral' ... it doesn't really matter if you do that, because other people understand you.
Numbers Of Pi
But try to use 'digit' only when talking about the single symbols that make up numerals, OK?
Numbers 1-10
Other Types of Digits and Numerals
Numbers Of Pi
We are all used to using numerals like '237' and '99', but the Romans used Roman Numerals, and there have been many other digits and numerals used throughout history.