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
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