Rounding Decimals for 5th Graders

The video tutorial explains the process of rounding numbers and decimals. It begins by identifying the digit to round and checking the next digit to decide whether to round up or keep the same. The tutorial provides a step-by-step guide, including practical examples, to help learners understand how to round numbers effectively. The process involves underlining the target digit, circling the next digit, and adjusting the number based on whether the next digit is five or greater. The tutorial emphasizes not adding unnecessary zeros after rounding.

What is the first step in rounding decimals?

• Ignore the number you're rounding to

• Circle the number you're rounding to

• Underline the number you're rounding to

• Add one to the number you're rounding to

If the next number after the one you're rounding is 8, what do you do?

• Leave it as is

• Round down

• Subtract one

• Round up

When rounding to the nearest tenth, what happens if the next number is 405?

• The number is rounded down

• The number becomes zero

• The number is rounded up

• The number stays the same

Why don't you add zeros after rounding decimals?

• Because they're always rounded up

• Because they make the number smaller

• Because they're unnecessary

• Because they change the value

What do you do if the number after the one you're rounding is less than 5?

• Round up

• Round down

• Leave it as is

• Add one

What is the result of rounding 720 when following the correct rounding rules?

• 720

• 721

• 719

• 700

What is the final step in the rounding process?

• Underline the number

• Rewrite the rounded number

• Add one to the rounded number

• Circle the number