teaching resource

Rounding Whole Numbers Word Problem Worksheet

Updated: 29 Aug 2023

Explore understanding of place value to round whole numbers to a given place with this printable maths worksheet.

Editable: Google Slides, PowerPoint
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Years: 4 - 5

Curriculum

VC2M4N06

Develop efficient mental and written strategies and use appropriate digital tools for solving problems involving addition and subtraction, and multiplication and division where there is no remainder <ul> <li>using and choosing efficient calculation strategies for addition and subtraction problems involving larger numbers, for example, place value partitioning, inverse relationship, compatible numbers, jump strategies, bridging tens, splitting one or more numbers, extensions to basic facts, algorithms and digital tools where appropriate</li> <li>using physical or virtual materials to demonstrate doubling and halving strategies for solving multiplication problems; for example, for 5 × 18, using the fact that double 5 is 10 and half of 18 is 9; or using 10 × 18 = 180, then halving 180 to get 90; or applying the associative property of multiplication, where 5 × 18 becomes 5 × 2 × 9, then 5 × 2 × 9 = 10 × 9 = 90 so that 5 × 18 = 90</li> <li>using an array to represent a multiplication problem, connecting the idea of how many groups and how many in each group with the rows and columns of the array, and writing an associated number sentence</li> <li>using materials or a diagram to solve a multiplication or division problem, by writing a number sentence and explaining what each of the numbers within the number sentence refers to</li> <li>representing a multiplicative situation using materials, array diagrams and/or a bar model, and writing multiplication and/or division number sentences, based on whether the number of groups, the number per group or the total is missing, and explaining how each number in their number sentence is connected to the situation</li> <li>using place value partitioning, basic facts and an area or region model to represent and solve multiplication problems; for example, for 16 × 4, thinking 10× 4 and 6 × 4, then 40 + 24 = 64, or a double double strategy where double 16 is 32, double this is 64, so 16 × 4 is 64</li> </ul>
VC2M5N08

Check and explain the reasonableness of solutions to problems, including financial contexts using estimation strategies appropriate to the context <ul> <li>interpreting a series of contextual problems to decide whether an exact answer or an approximate calculation is appropriate, and explaining their reasoning in relation to the context and the numbers involved</li> <li>recognising the effect of rounding addition, subtraction, multiplication and division calculations, and rounding both numbers up, both numbers down, and one number up and one number down; and explaining which estimation is the best approximation and why</li> <li>considering the type of rounding that is appropriate when estimating the amount of money required; for example, rounding up or rounding down when buying one item from a store using cash, compared to rounding up the cost of every item when buying groceries to estimate the total cost and not rounding when the financial transactions are digital</li> </ul>

teaching resource

Rounding Whole Numbers Word Problem Worksheet

Updated: 29 Aug 2023

Explore understanding of place value to round whole numbers to a given place with this printable maths worksheet.

Editable: Google Slides, PowerPoint
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Years: 4 - 5

Explore understanding of place value to round whole numbers to a given place with this printable maths worksheet.

Add a Rounding Numbers Word Problem Worksheet to Your Toolkit

Are your students in need of some additional practice with rounding? If students understand the concept of rounding with smaller numbers but need to work on rounding with larger numbers, you have come to the right place! Teach Starter has created a rounding worksheet suitable for years 4 and 5 to practise this important maths skill.

With this worksheet, students must answer 12 questions where they round to a given place. Students will practise rounding to the nearest:

tens place
hundreds place
thousands place
ten thousands place
hundred thousands place.

Additionally, students will answer two word problems at the bottom of this worksheet, which they must use their understanding of rounding to complete.

An answer key is included with your download to make grading fast and easy!

Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding

In addition to independent student work time, use this worksheet as an activity for:

guided maths groups
lesson warm-up
lesson wrap-up
fast finishers
homework assignment
whole-class review (via smartboard)

If students need a bit of a challenge, encourage them to write a different number that rounds to each of their answers.

For students who need a bit of support, consider using the editable version to modify the numbers or the place they are to round to. Additionally, invite students to reference posters or anchor charts to remind them of the rules of rounding.

🖨️ Easily Download & Print

Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the PDF or editable PowerPoint or Google Slides version of this resource.

Turn this teaching resource into a sustainable activity by printing on card and slipping it into a write-and-wipe sleeve. Students can record their answers with a whiteboard marker, then erase and reuse them.

Additionally, project the worksheet onto a screen and work through it as a class by having students record their answers in their notebooks.

This resource was created by Cassandra Friesen, a Teach Starter Collaborator.

Curriculum

VC2M4N06

Develop efficient mental and written strategies and use appropriate digital tools for solving problems involving addition and subtraction, and multiplication and division where there is no remainder <ul> <li>using and choosing efficient calculation strategies for addition and subtraction problems involving larger numbers, for example, place value partitioning, inverse relationship, compatible numbers, jump strategies, bridging tens, splitting one or more numbers, extensions to basic facts, algorithms and digital tools where appropriate</li> <li>using physical or virtual materials to demonstrate doubling and halving strategies for solving multiplication problems; for example, for 5 × 18, using the fact that double 5 is 10 and half of 18 is 9; or using 10 × 18 = 180, then halving 180 to get 90; or applying the associative property of multiplication, where 5 × 18 becomes 5 × 2 × 9, then 5 × 2 × 9 = 10 × 9 = 90 so that 5 × 18 = 90</li> <li>using an array to represent a multiplication problem, connecting the idea of how many groups and how many in each group with the rows and columns of the array, and writing an associated number sentence</li> <li>using materials or a diagram to solve a multiplication or division problem, by writing a number sentence and explaining what each of the numbers within the number sentence refers to</li> <li>representing a multiplicative situation using materials, array diagrams and/or a bar model, and writing multiplication and/or division number sentences, based on whether the number of groups, the number per group or the total is missing, and explaining how each number in their number sentence is connected to the situation</li> <li>using place value partitioning, basic facts and an area or region model to represent and solve multiplication problems; for example, for 16 × 4, thinking 10× 4 and 6 × 4, then 40 + 24 = 64, or a double double strategy where double 16 is 32, double this is 64, so 16 × 4 is 64</li> </ul>
VC2M5N08

Check and explain the reasonableness of solutions to problems, including financial contexts using estimation strategies appropriate to the context <ul> <li>interpreting a series of contextual problems to decide whether an exact answer or an approximate calculation is appropriate, and explaining their reasoning in relation to the context and the numbers involved</li> <li>recognising the effect of rounding addition, subtraction, multiplication and division calculations, and rounding both numbers up, both numbers down, and one number up and one number down; and explaining which estimation is the best approximation and why</li> <li>considering the type of rounding that is appropriate when estimating the amount of money required; for example, rounding up or rounding down when buying one item from a store using cash, compared to rounding up the cost of every item when buying groceries to estimate the total cost and not rounding when the financial transactions are digital</li> </ul>

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