16 September 2014

16 September, S2 - Year 10W*

Title: Rounding & Estimation
Driving Question
Why do we bother with BIDMAS?

Learning Targets
Beginning
To be able to explain a method for rounding decimal numbers to a specific number of places or significant figures.

Developing
To be able to demonstrate how to estimate the values of calculations involving positive numbers greater than one.

Mastering
To be able to calculate the limits of accuracy for numbers given to the nearest whole number.

Resources

Beginning

Developing
Finally we look at estimating calculations. If you need some help take a look at this video: Estimation, Rounding and Estimation

CIMT: 4.6 Estimating


Estimation (from MEP 4.6)*

Mastering

Homework
Watch this video before next lesson.

In your planner note down the five key points you have learnt.