Question

Which statement describes the concept of number sense?

A. an ability to solve numerical equations

B. an ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide

C. an ability to use formulas to calculate a solution

D. an ability to understand numbers and their relationships

Answer 1

Option: D is the correct answer.

( D. an ability to understand numbers and their relationships )

Explanation:

Number sense is basically a person's ability to use and understand numbers.

It include the following main points:

• knowing their relative values.

• how to use them to make judgments.

• how to use them in flexible ways when adding, subtracting, multiplying or dividing
• how to develop strategies when counting such as using BODMAS , measuring or estimating.

Hence, option: D is the correct answer.

( D. an ability to understand numbers and their relationships )

Answer 2

When we say number sense, this refers to someone who clearly understands the meaning of numbers and its relationships. Meaning, he can easily perform mathematical activities and even apply this in real life. Therefore, the answer to the question above is option D.