Mathematics·Number Representation & Place Value·procedural
Decimal place value (age 11+)
Round numbers and measures to an appropriate degree of accuracy including to a specified number of decimal places or significant figures
Suggested ages 11–13
Evidence of understanding
- 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 Decimal place value (age 11+) 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?
Standards alignment
KS3.Maths.Num.13GB · uk-nc-2013
Rounding Numbers and Measures
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 3