Maths Dictionary · JSS 1

Integer

Simple meaning

A whole number: positive, negative or zero. No fractions or decimals.

Example

−3, 0 and 12 are integers; 2.5 is not.

See it

From the Integers on the Number Line lesson. Try moving things around.

−6−5−4−3−2−10123456AB

−4 < 2

−4 is further LEFT, so it is smaller. Tap a number to move the selected marker.