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Learning objective overview
Master Teaching Guide coverage for this objective.
Current NZC (2007)
NA5-6NA4-6
New NZC (2026)
NZC26-P4-NUM-NSO-P-Y9-09NZC26-P3-NUM-NSO-P-Y7-13NZC26-P3-NUM-NSO-P-Y7-14NZC26-P3-NUM-NSO-P-Y8-11NZC26-P3-NUM-NSO-P-Y8-12NZC26-P3-NUM-FIN-K-Y7-01
Resources
- Alpha textbook: Skills in Ex 2.20, pg 42
- Alpha textbook: Context in Ex 2.21, pg 43
- CorbettMaths worksheetQuestions PDF · Answers
Terminology
- rounding
- decimal place
- whole number
- tenths
- hundredths
Task goals
- Round a decimal to the nearest whole number.
- Round a decimal to 1 decimal place.
- Round a decimal to 2 decimal places.
- Identify the correct rounding digit and apply the round-up or round-down rule, including when a 9 carries over into the next place value.
- Check whether a given rounded answer is correct and explain any mistake.
- Compare and order numbers after they have been rounded to a stated number of decimal places.
- Find a number that rounds to a given value at a stated number of decimal places, and explain why.
Where this fits
What leads into this objective, and where it goes next.
Before
Rounding Numbers to Decimal Places and Significant Figures
Standard Form and Estimation
Estimating Measurements and Rounding to Significant Figures
You are here
Rounding to Decimal Points
Do
Rounding to the degree of precision required for the context
Statement▸
Year 9 · Number · Number structures and operations
NZC26-P4-NUM-NSO-P-Y9-09
For teachers
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