KS2 Primary Maths Age 9-13 - Number and Place Value: Rounding Off - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to round the number 84,516 to the nearest ten, hundred, and thousand. It highlights common mistakes students make, such as not returning to the original number before each rounding step. The tutorial provides step-by-step guidance on rounding to each place value and concludes with an explanation of the marking scheme for correct answers.

What is the first step to take when rounding the number 84,516?

• Round to the nearest hundred

• Round to the nearest thousand

• Round to the nearest ten thousand

• Round to the nearest ten

When rounding 84,516 to the nearest ten, what is the result?

• 84,520

• 84,530

• 84,516

• 84,510

How do you determine the nearest hundred for the number 516?

• By checking if it's closer to 500 or 600

• By checking if it's closer to 400 or 500

• By checking if it's closer to 600 or 700

• By checking if it's closer to 300 or 400

What is the rounded value of 84,516 to the nearest thousand?

• 86,000

• 84,500

• 85,000

• 84,000

How many marks were awarded for getting all rounding answers correct?

• Two marks

• Three marks

• One mark

• Four marks