What is a Low?

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Grade Level:

Pre-School – Class 2

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Definition

What is it?

A 'Low' refers to a position or value that is below others, or the smallest among a group. It means something is at a lesser height, amount, or rank compared to other things. We use 'low' to compare and identify the smallest or bottom point.

Simple Example

Quick Example

Imagine you are checking the daily temperatures in your city for a week. If Monday's temperature was 25°C, Tuesday's was 22°C, and Wednesday's was 20°C, then 20°C is the low temperature for those three days. It is the lowest value recorded.

Worked Example

Step-by-Step

Let's find the low score in a cricket match.
1. Team India played 5 matches and scored: 280, 310, 255, 290, 305.
2. We need to compare all these scores to find the smallest one.
3. Compare 280 and 310. 280 is lower.
4. Compare 280 and 255. 255 is lower.
5. Compare 255 and 290. 255 is lower.
6. Compare 255 and 305. 255 is lower.
7. The low score for Team India in these 5 matches is 255.

Why It Matters

Understanding 'low' helps us compare things and make smart decisions in many subjects, from Maths to Science. Engineers use it to find the lowest point for building, and economists use it to track the lowest price of goods. Knowing 'low' is key for analysis and problem-solving in many careers.

Common Mistakes

MISTAKE: Confusing 'low' with 'high' or 'average'. | CORRECTION: 'Low' specifically means the smallest or bottom value, not the largest or the middle value.

MISTAKE: Not comparing all values when finding the low. | CORRECTION: To find the true 'low', you must compare every single item or number in the given set.

MISTAKE: Thinking 'low' always means a bad thing. | CORRECTION: While sometimes 'low marks' are not good, 'low price' or 'low risk' can be very good. The meaning depends on the context.

Practice Questions

Try It Yourself

QUESTION: A mobile phone battery percentage dropped from 100% to 85%, then to 60%, then to 45%. What was the lowest battery percentage recorded during this time? | ANSWER: 45%

QUESTION: Five friends measured their heights: Anil 145 cm, Priya 138 cm, Rohan 152 cm, Sara 140 cm, Vivek 148 cm. Who has the lowest height? | ANSWER: Priya (138 cm)

QUESTION: A small shop sold these many samosas each day for a week: 50, 45, 60, 35, 55, 40, 65. What was the lowest number of samosas sold on any day, and on which day did this happen if the list starts from Monday? | ANSWER: 35 samosas, sold on Thursday.

MCQ

Quick Quiz

Which of these numbers is the lowest: 23, 17, 30, 19?

The Correct Answer Is:

Comparing all the numbers (23, 17, 30, 19), 17 is the smallest value among them. Therefore, 17 is the lowest number.

Real World Connection

In the Real World

When you check the price of vegetables at your local mandi or online on apps like BigBasket, you are often looking for the lowest price for a certain item. Similarly, stock market analysts constantly look for the 'low' price a share reached to decide when to buy or sell, using data from platforms like Zerodha.

Key Vocabulary

Key Terms

LOW: The smallest value or position among a group. | COMPARE: To look at two or more things to see how they are similar or different. | VALUE: A numerical amount or quantity. | MINIMUM: Another word for the lowest possible amount or degree.

What's Next

What to Learn Next

Now that you understand 'low', you can easily learn about 'high' which is the opposite concept! Then, you can explore how to find the 'average' or 'range' of a set of numbers, which builds on comparing values. Keep learning and comparing!