Why Do Numbers Feel So Personal?

Some people just like certain numbers more than others. Think about your favorite number, maybe it's the one on your lucky shirt or your birthday. It might feel special because you've used it a lot in your life. Numbers can become personal when we give them meaning, and that makes math more fun!

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Examples

  1. A child picks 6 because it's their birthday number.
  2. Someone prefers 9 because they have nine fingers (and one thumb).
  3. An adult likes 10 because it’s the total of points in a perfect score.

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