Rounding Decimal Numbers - Lesson #2

This is lesson 2 of 3 in the Rounding Decimal Numbers unit. This lesson introduces Traditional Rounding method to determine an estimated value rounded to a specific place value. This lesson bridges the concepts of fractions to decimals and powers of ten as well expanded notation to rounding methods.

This lesson uses flowchart model to describe the method in which the rounding is performed. Rounded numbers are verified using a Scratch activity in this lesson.
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Subject(s): Mathematics, Science
Grade Level(s): 5
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Instructional Time: 40 Minute(s)
Keywords: Rounding, Rounding numbers, decimal place value, rounding decimal numbers, place value, tenths, hundredths, thousandths, decimal place value, decimal numbers, rounding decimal numbers, powers of 10, divide by 10, multiply by 10, expanded notation
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Problem-Solving Task,  Educational Game
Resource Collection: CPALMS Computer Science Lessons

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Rounding Decimal Numbers - Lesson #3

This is the final lesson in the Rounding Decimal Numbers Unit and will bring together the mathematical concepts in lesson 1 and 2. This lesson then bridges the computer science coding and mathematical thought process together as students dissect code that rounds decimal numbers as well as building their own code to make rounding an automated process.

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Rounding Decimal Numbers - Lesson #3:

This is the final lesson in the Rounding Decimal Numbers Unit and will bring together the mathematical concepts in lesson 1 and 2. This lesson then bridges the computer science coding and mathematical thought process together as students dissect code that rounds decimal numbers as well as building their own code to make rounding an automated process.

Type: Lesson Plan