Mathematics Number Representation & Place Value Procedural 11–13 yrs

Decimal place value (age 11+)

小数位值(11岁以上)

Description

Round numbers and measures to an appropriate degree of accuracy including to a specified number of decimal places or significant figures

Mastery Evidence
  • Round numbers to a given number of decimal places
  • Round numbers to a given number of significant figures
  • Choose an appropriate degree of accuracy for a given context
Assessment Prompt

Can your child round a measurement like 12.3746 km to 2 decimal places (12.37 km) or 3 significant figures (12.4 km) — and explain when each level of precision is appropriate?