Estimating and rounding contexts

In this lesson, we will develop number sense as well as applying the skills of rounding and estimating linked to everyday situations.

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Estimating and Rounding Contexts Quiz

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Q1.There are 2271 satellites currently in space. What is this number rounded to the nearest 10?

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Q2.There are 2271 satellites currently in space. What is this number rounded to the nearest 100?

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Q3.The moon Ganymede takes 172 hours to orbit Jupiter. What is this number rounded to the nearest 10?

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Q4.The moon Ganymede takes 172 hours to orbit Jupiter. What is this number rounded to the nearest 100?

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Q5.When rounded to the nearest 10, it takes Mars approximately 690 days to orbit the Sun. What is the greatest number of days it can take?

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Q6.When rounded to the nearest 10, it takes Mars approximately 690 days to orbit the Sun. What is the least number of days/

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Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

Estimating and Rounding Contexts Quiz

Show me what you've learnt in this short quiz! Good Luck!

Q1.There are 2271 satellites currently in space. What is this number rounded to the nearest 10?

1/6

Q2.There are 2271 satellites currently in space. What is this number rounded to the nearest 100?

2/6

Q3.The moon Ganymede takes 172 hours to orbit Jupiter. What is this number rounded to the nearest 10?

3/6

Q4.The moon Ganymede takes 172 hours to orbit Jupiter. What is this number rounded to the nearest 100?

4/6

Q5.When rounded to the nearest 10, it takes Mars approximately 690 days to orbit the Sun. What is the greatest number of days it can take?

5/6

Q6.When rounded to the nearest 10, it takes Mars approximately 690 days to orbit the Sun. What is the least number of days/

6/6

Lesson summary: Estimating and rounding contexts

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