Rounding to 1 Significant Figure

By the end of this unit, students will:

  1. Develop a thorough understanding of place value in both whole numbers and decimals,
  2. Recognize the significance of each digit’s position.
  3. Round numbers to 1 significant figure both with integers and decimals.

Curriculum Alignment: Key Stage 3: Number

  • round numbers and measures to an appropriate degree of accuracy [for example, to a number of decimal places or significant figures]