rounding
Rounding: A way to quickly approximate a number by finding the nearest 'friendly' number, such as the nearest multiple of 10.
Place Value: The value of each place in a number, such as ones, tens, hundreds, etc.
Estimation: A way to make a good guess about a number or amount.
What is the difference between an estimate and an exact number?
If you have 23 apples and you want to round it to the nearest ten, how many apples would you have?
How did you decide which way to round the number?
What strategies did you use to help you round the number?
What are the different ways to round numbers?
If you have 37 marbles and you want to round it to the nearest ten, how many marbles would you have?
How do you know when it is appropriate to use rounding?
What do we do when we round a number?
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If you have 37 apples and you want to round it to the nearest ten, how many apples would you have?
How do you determine which way to round a number?
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If you have 39 apples and you want to round it to the nearest ten, how many apples would you have?
How do you round a number to the nearest ten?
If the number is 5 or higher,
- Always round up
- Always round down
- Round to the nearest whole number
What are some real-life situations where we need to use addition?
What are some real-life situations where we need to use subtraction?
In a few words, what is an estimate?
What type of estimation do you think is most important for 3rd graders to learn?
- Estimating time
- Estimating distance
- Estimating money
- Estimating size
Understanding Estimates
An estimate is an educated guess of how long or how much something will take or cost. Estimates help us plan ahead and make sure we can accomplish our goals. It's important to remember that estimates can change as we learn more.
What is your estimate of how long it will take to finish a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle?
- Less than 1 hour
- 1-4 hours
- 4-8 hours
- More than 8 hours
What is an estimate? What is the purpose of an estimate?
What strategies do you use to make an estimate?