Year 5 - Maths
Round a decimal number with hundredths to the nearest tenth
Use knowledge of decimals to solve problems in different contexts: length
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will use their knowledge of decimal place value to convert between and compare metres and centimetres explaining that different lengths can be composed additively and multiplicatively.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to round a decimal number with hundredths to the nearest tenth.
Key Notes
- Identify the next and previous tenths to the number being rounded
- Identify which tenth is nearest to the number being rounded
- If the value of the hundredths is 5 or greater then round up to the next tenth
- If the value of the hundredths is less than 5, ignore the hundredths and round down to the previous tenth
Vocabulary To Learn
- Multiple: A multiple is the result of multiplying a number by an integer. For example 2 × 5 = 10 so 10 is a multiple of 2 and 5.
- Previous: Something that comes before something else is known as the previous thing.
- Next: Something that comes after something else is known as the next thing.
- Rounding: Rounding means making a number simpler but keeping its value close to what it was.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- When recording which multiple of 0.1 a number is nearest to, pupils may forget to include the ones.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
Identify the next and previous tenths to the number being rounded. Identify which tenth is nearest to the number being rounded.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Multiple'
A multiple is the result of multiplying a number by an integer. For example 2 × 5 = 10 so 10 is a multiple of 2 and 5. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.
Mistake: When recording which multiple of 0.1 a number is nearest to, pupils may forget to include the ones. Correction: Make sure pupils have plenty of opportunities to continue counting and rounding with multiples of 0.1 beyond one whole.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Compare and order numbers with up to 3 decimal places Study Guide
- Explain that different lengths can be composed additively and multiplicatively Study Guide
- Read and write numbers with up to 3 decimal places Study Guide
- Round a decimal number with hundredths to the nearest whole number Study Guide
- Solve problems with numbers with up to 3 decimal places Study Guide
- Use knowledge of column addition and subtraction to calculate with decimals: tenths and hundredths Study Guide
- Use knowledge of decimal place value to convert between and compare metres and centimetres Study Guide
- Use knowledge of decimal place value to solve problems in different contexts Study Guide
- Use knowledge of place value to calculate with decimal numbers up to and bridging one tenth Study Guide
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