Rounding

Rounding

We are continuing to practice the concept of rounding. When we round a number, we need to know a specific place value to round to. Once we know the place value, we look at the two numbers that digit in the place value comes between. The number that it is closer to is the one that it rounds to.

Here are the rules we use for rounding:

One of the sayings we use to help us remember what to do is:

Here is an example of how we round:

Here are some great videos on rounding using a number line:

Rounding Using a Number Line

Rounding to the Nearest Ten Using a Number Line

Here are some games to practice this skill:

Pirate Rounding

Soccer Math Rounding

Brain Racer Rounding

Rounding Numbers Rally Race 

Rounding on a Number Line

Here are some fun songs for rounding:

We Will Round You song

Rounding Rap

Ask your kiddo to sing our rounding song that helps us remember what to do when rounding. They also know dance moves to this song! :) Please let me know if you have any questions.