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Teo Posted 20 years ago
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1), 2), and 3)

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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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".

  • 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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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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