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What topic	Rounding numbers to 10
What length (min)	30
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Lesson Plan: Rounding Numbers to 10

Grade Level: 2

Duration: 30 Minutes

Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Understand the concept of rounding numbers to the nearest ten.
• Identify when to round up and when to round down.
• Apply rounding skills to solve real-world problems.

Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Rounding number chart (ranging from 0 to 100)
• Worksheets with practice problems
• Number line poster
• Small manipulatives (e.g., counters or blocks)

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Warm-Up Activity:
   • Begin by asking students if they have ever "rounded up" or "rounded down" in their daily lives (e.g., rounding up when estimating costs).
   • Write a few examples on the board (e.g., 15, 27, 43) and discuss their views on how they would round these numbers.

Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

1. Explain Rounding:

   • Explain that rounding helps us find the nearest ten when we have a number that isn't exactly ten.
   • Show the number line poster and highlight how numbers are organized.

2. Rounding Rules:

   • Introduce the concept of "halfway" (5) using the rounding number chart.
     • If a number is less than halfway (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4), round down.
     • If a number is halfway or more (e.g., 5, 6, 7, 8, 9), round up.

3. Examples:

   • Use several examples to demonstrate:
     • 8 rounds to 10 (because it’s closer to 10)
     • 12 rounds to 10 (because it’s closer to 10)
     • 24 rounds to 20 (because it’s closer to 20)

Guided Practice (5 minutes)

• Provide students with a series of numbers to round to the nearest ten.
• Have them use small manipulatives to visualize the numbers (e.g., if rounding 25, they can group 25 counters).
• Ask them to share their answers with a partner and explain the reasoning behind their rounding decision.

Independent Practice (5 minutes)

• Distribute worksheets that include various numbers for students to round to the nearest ten.
• Encourage students to complete the worksheet independently while you circulate to offer support and feedback.

Closing (5 minutes)

1. Review Key Points:

   • Recap the steps for rounding numbers and ask a few students to share their answers and reasoning from the worksheet.

2. Real-World Application:

   • Discuss why rounding is useful in real life and ask how they can apply this skill in everyday situations (e.g., shopping, cooking, planning).

3. Exit Ticket:

   • As an exit ticket, ask students to write down one number they can round and what their rounded answer is.

Assessment

• Observe student participation during guided practice.
• Review completed worksheets to assess understanding of rounding numbers to 10.
• Evaluate exit tickets for individual grasp of concepts.

Differentiation

• For students needing additional support, provide a visual rounding chart.
• For advanced students, give a challenge by introducing rounding to the nearest hundred.

Next Steps

• In the next lesson, students will explore rounding numbers to the nearest hundred, building on today’s understanding of rounding.

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This lesson plan adheres to U.S. educational standards and is designed to be engaging and interactive for second-grade students learning about rounding numbers to ten.