Every successful program for teaching math to young people follows three cardinal rules of early mathematics education: 1) practice, 2) practice, and 3) practice.
How do native speakers read 1), 2), and 3)?
one two three
first second third
the first the second the third
firstly secondly thirdly
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Top answer
If I read it aloud, I would say "one two three", since that is how it is written. You could also say "first, second, third".
— Anonymous
If I read it aloud, I would say "one two three", since that is how it is written.
You could also say "first, second, third".
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