Lesson Structure
1. Introduction (5 min) – "Why Do We Round Numbers?"
Explanation:
Sometimes, we don’t need exact numbers—we can estimate by
rounding.
Rounding makes numbers simpler and easier to work with.
2. Explanation of Rounding (10 min) – Key Rules
Rounding to the Nearest 10:
Look at the units digit (last digit).
If it’s 5 or more → round up.
If it’s less than 5 → round down.
Examples:
37 → Units digit is 7 (≥5) → 40
32 → Units digit is 2 (<5) → 30
Rounding to the Nearest 100:
Look at the tens digit (second digit from the right).
If it’s 5 or more → round up.
If it’s less than 5 → round down.
Examples:
167 → Tens digit is 6 (≥5) → 200
132 → Tens digit is 3 (<5) → 100
3. Guided Practice (10 min) – Class Work
Round to the Nearest 10:
28 → ? (Answer: 30)
53 → ? (Answer: 50)
65 → ? (Answer: 70)
Round to the Nearest 100:
148 → ? (Answer: 100)
275 → ? (Answer: 300)
950 → ? (Answer: 1000)
4. Independent Practice (10 min) – Student Work
Round to the Nearest 10:
46 → ?
71 → ?
89 → ?
24 → ?
55 → ?
Round to the Nearest 100:
123 → ?
389 → ?
450 → ?
678 → ?
910 → ?
5. Real-Life Application (5 min) – "When Do We Use Rounding?"
Example 1: If a toy costs $198, we can say it’s about $200.
Example 2: If there are 47 students in a class, we can estimate 50.
6. Wrap-Up & Exit Ticket (5 min) – Quick Check
Answer orally or on paper:
Round 67 to the nearest 10. (Answer: 70)
Round 834 to the nearest 100. (Answer: 800)
If you have 58 pencils, about how many is that to the nearest 10?
(Answer: 60)