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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 3
What topic	Rounding numbers
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Rounding Adventures: The Rounding Express

Introduction

Welcome, young mathematicians! Today, we are going on a magical journey aboard the Rounding Express. Buckle up and hold on tight as we travel through the land of numbers and discover the amazing world of rounding!

The Story Begins

Imagine that you are the conductor of the Rounding Express, and your job is to make sure that the train runs smoothly for all the passengers waiting at the stations. Each station has numbers that need to be rounded to the nearest ten. Just like adjusting the speed of our train for a safe journey, we need to adjust the numbers so they're even easier to work with!

The Rounding Rules

Before we set off, let’s talk about the rules we need to follow on this mathematical journey:

• If the last digit (the ones place) is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4, we round down.
• If the last digit is 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9, we round up.

Example

Here’s a quick example to get us started!

• For the number 27, because the last digit is 7 (which is greater than 5), we round up to 30.
• For the number 22, because the last digit is 2 (which is less than 5), we round down to 20.

Now that we have our rules, let’s train our rounding skills on the Rounding Express!

Activity: Rounding Relay Race

Now it's time for a fun activity! Split into small teams and see who can round the numbers the fastest!

Instructions:

1. Form teams of 3-4 students.
2. Receive a set of numbers from your teacher. (Make sure they are in the 1-100 range!)
3. For each number, decide whether to round up or down based on the rules we learned.
4. Write down the rounded number on a piece of paper.
5. The first team to complete their set of numbers and correctly round them wins a prize!

Discussion

After the race, we will gather together to share our answers. How did everyone do? Did you find any tricky numbers to round? Let’s talk about our experiences and learn from each other!

Conclusion

As our journey on the Rounding Express comes to an end, remember that rounding helps us simplify numbers and makes math easier and more fun. We will continue to practice these skills so we can be masters of rounding in no time!

Get ready for our next adventure, where we’ll take these new skills and apply them to real-world problems! Until next time, keep your numbers rounded and spirits high! 🚂✨