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Mathematics·Number Representation & Place Value·procedural

Rounding to 10, 100, 1000

Round any number to the nearest 10, 100, or 1000

Suggested ages 8–9

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Learning journey

Your child is working with larger numbers up to 10,000 — understanding place value in four-digit numbers, learning to round numbers, and exploring negative numbers and Roman numerals.

Evidence of understanding

  • Round 4,367 to the nearest 10 (4,370), 100 (4,400), and 1000 (4,000)
  • Explain the rounding rule using a number line (which multiple is closer)
  • Apply rounding to estimate calculations

Assessment prompt

Can Rounding to 10, 100, 1000 round a number like 4,738 to the nearest 10 (4,740), 100 (4,700), or 1,000 (5,000) — and explain which digit they look at to decide?

Standards alignment

3.NBT.1US · ccss-math

Round whole numbers to the nearest 10 or 100

Common Core State Standards for Mathematics · 3

Ma/KS2/Y4/NPV/7GB · uk-nc-2013

Round numbers

The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2