Introduction to Roman Numerals
Exploring the basic symbols and rules of Roman numerals up to 100, and comparing to base-ten.
Key Questions
- Compare the Roman numeral system to our base-ten system, highlighting similarities and differences.
- Analyze how the position of symbols affects the value in Roman numerals.
- Predict why the Roman numeral system might be less efficient for complex calculations than our current system.
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