130th for Dummies

Teacher: Hello! I can help you understand what the word "130th" means. It might seem a little tricky at first, but I'll do my best to explain it in simple terms.

So, "130th" is a number that describes a position or order in a series or a sequence. Let me break it down for you. The first part of the word, "130," represents the number 130. Do you remember learning about numbers? It's like when we count from 1, 2, 3, and so on. 130 is a specific number in that sequence, just like 5 or 17.

Now, the second part of the word is "th." This is a short way of saying "th" in the word "thousandth." When we add "th" at the end of a number, it shows that it is in a specific position in a series or sequence. Instead of saying "one hundred and thirtieth," we shorten it to "130th" to make it easier and quicker to say.

So, when we put both parts together, "130th" means that something is in the one hundred and thirtieth position in a series or sequence. It helps us identify the order or placement of something. For example, if we were talking about a race and someone finished in the 130th position, it means they came in one hundred and thirtieth out of all the participants.

It's important to remember that the "th" at the end of "130th" is just a way to indicate the position, so it's not a separate number by itself. I hope that makes sense to you, but if you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!