Estimation and Rounding

The ability to use estimation strategies is an important skill to develop in our young mathematicians. One way we use our estimation skills is in rounding numbers to the nearest 10 and nearest 100. Students struggle with these concepts and it takes a lot of good guided practice to make kids feel comfortable with rounding. I have a short video below that I like to show kids before we begin rounding in the classroom. I encourage you to watch it with your child and discuss any questions they may have. In the next few days I will post another video that discusses rounding to 100 as well.