Ontario K–8 curriculum · Glossary

decomposition of numbers

Definition

Decomposition of numbers means breaking a number down into smaller parts, like seeing 13 as 10 and 3, or 6 and 7. This helps your child understand how numbers are built and makes solving math problems easier.

decomposition of numbers is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.

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