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Rounding to a Decimal Place

 

Students learn to use place value to round a number to a given decimal place.

Later, as learning progresses, they round complex calculations.

Differentiated Learning Objectives
  • All students should be able to round a number to a single decimal place using a number line.
  • Most students should be able to round to a given decimal place using mental methods.
  • Some students should be able to determine the limits of accuracy when rounded to a given decimal place.
Scheme of Work

Accuracy and Rounding Foundation

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