LESSON 5: Rounding Numbers to the Nearest Thousands and Ten Thousands

DISCOVER

Why do we round off numbers?

What are the steps in rounding off numbers?

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Guide to rounding numbers:

1. Rounding Digit -Identify the rounding digit according to its place value.
2. Round Up or Round Down– decide when to round up or round down. Round down when the digit at the right of the rounding digit is less than 5. Round up if the digit at the right of the rounding digit is 5 or more than 5.
3. Zeros – Replace all numbers to right of the rounding number with Zero.

LET’S MOVE!

Activity 1

Activity 2

Complete the table.

Activity 3

Round to the nearest highest place value.4, 567

1.) 4, 657

2.) 54, 768

3.) 23, 561

4.) 2, 687

5.) 9, 671

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