Rounding to the Nearest 10: Key Strategies and Techniques

In this video, Miss B introduces the concept of rounding numbers to the nearest ten. She presents two methods: using a rhyme and a number line. The rhyme helps determine whether to round up or down based on the digit next to the rounding place. Miss B demonstrates these methods with examples, rounding the numbers 38 and 54. The video concludes with a preview of the next lesson on rounding to the nearest hundred.

What is the first step in rounding to the nearest ten using the rhyme?

• Find your place value

• Add one more

• Underline the number in the ones place

• Look at the number line

In the rhyme, what do you do if the digit next door is 5 or greater?

• Let it go

• Add one more

• Subtract one

• Multiply by two

What is the result of rounding 38 to the nearest ten?

• 45

• 35

• 30

• 40

When using a number line, what is the first step?

• Draw the number line

• Look next door

• Find your place value

• Underline the number in the ones place

What number do you start the number line with when rounding 54?

• 70

• 60

• 40

• 50

How many hops backward does it take to round 54 to the nearest ten?

• 7

• 6

• 5

• 4

Which method involves physically hopping on a number line?

• Number line method

• Rhyme method

• Neither method

• Both methods

What is the result of rounding 54 to the nearest ten using the number line method?

• 60

• 40

• 70

• 50

Which method do you prefer for rounding to the nearest ten?

• Neither method

• Both methods

• Number line method

• Rhyme method

What will the next video cover?

• Rounding to the nearest unit

• Rounding to the nearest ten

• Rounding to the nearest hundred

• Rounding to the nearest thousand