What is numerical?

Numerical means something that uses numbers to show how many or how much there is.

Imagine you have a basket full of apples. If you want to tell your friend how many apples are inside, you count them, 1, 2, 3... and so on. That’s being numerical!

When we use numbers to describe things, like the number of toys, cookies, or even steps in a staircase, we're using numerical ideas.

Think about your favorite board game. When you move forward 5 spaces, that's numerical, it tells you how many spaces you've moved.

Sometimes being numerical isn’t just about counting. It can also be about measuring. Like when you use a ruler to find out how long your pencil is, 12 centimeters! That’s also using numbers, so it's numerical too.

So, whether you're counting marbles or measuring your height, being numerical means using numbers to show how many or how much something is.