| A | B |
| whole numbers | a number without fractions; an integer |
| rational numbers | any number that contains quantities that can be expressed as a ratio of whole numbers; numbers that contain parts |
| proper fractions | a fraction that is less than one, with numerator less than denominator |
| non-negative | either positive or equal to zero |
| mixed numbers | a number consisting of an integer and a proper fraction |
| improper fractions | a fraction in which the numerator is greater than the denominator |
| fractions | a numerical quantity that is not a whole number; a small part |
| equivalence | equal in value |
| descending | to move downward; to go down from higher number |
| decimals | relating to a system of numbers based on the number 10 |
| ascending | increasing in size; leading upwards |