The World of Large Numbers · Number & Operations

Roman Numerals and Alternative Systems

Comparing the Hindu-Arabic system with Roman numerals to understand different ways of representing quantity.

Key Questions

  1. 1What makes a positional number system more efficient than an additive one?
  2. 2Why did the Roman numeral system not include a symbol for zero?
  3. 3How does the rule of subtraction work in the Roman system compared to our standard system?

CBSE Learning Outcomes

CBSE: Numbers - Class 4
Class: Class 4
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: The World of Large Numbers
Period: Number & Operations

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