Estimating decimals

0/2

0/15

Using number lines to round decimals
Use the number line to help you round the decimal. Draw an arrow pointing to:
1. the nearest whole number
2. the nearest tenth
3. the nearest whole number
4. the nearest tenth
Rounding decimals to different place values
Round the decimal to the specified place value.
1. Round 51.4 to the nearest whole number.
2. Round 36.78 to the nearest tenth
3. Round 6.29 to the nearest whole number.
4. Round 2.95 to the nearest tenth.
Comparing relative decimal values
Compare the relative decimal and fraction values to answer.
1. Write whether each decimal is more than, less than, or equal to $\large \frac{1}{2}$ $\frac{1}{2}$
  1. 0.49
  2. 0.50
  3. 0.68
2. Determine if these decimals are more than, less than, or equal to $\large \frac{1}{4}$ $\frac{1}{4}$
  1. 0.4
  2. 0.16
  3. 0.25
3. A strawberry jam recipe needs 2 $\large \frac{3}{4}$ pounds of strawberries. Margot weighs three different boxes at the store. Which box should she buy so that she has enough for the recipe? Why?
Estimating decimal values from picture representations
Estimate the decimal value represented by the picture. Answer using the $\approx$ $\approx$ symbol.
Hint: Try to create equal divisions.