The Scaffolding Lab

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GRADE 5 · MATH · 5.NBT.A.4

Round decimals to hundredths

Use place value and a number line to round a decimal to the nearest hundredth.

This practice supports part of 5.NBT.A.4; it is not a complete assessment of the standard.

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Generated Round decimals to hundredths student worksheet with four problems
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Matching Round decimals to hundredths answer key
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Try a short sample

Work out each answer and explain your method. These original examples illustrate the skill; the generator creates fresh practice.

  1. Round 3.146 to hundredths
  2. Round 2.731 to hundredths
  3. Round 0.995 to hundredths
Teacher answer key
  1. 3.15
  2. 2.73
  3. 1.00

Same goal, different support

With support

Place 3.146 between 3.14 and 3.15. Mark the midpoint 3.145 and identify the nearer endpoint.

Independent practice

Solve the sample, show your method, and check your answer using a second representation or operation.

Extend the reasoning

Create a new example for the same skill. Write a plausible incorrect answer and explain how a model or calculation disproves it.

A misconception to discuss

Rounding can change digits to the left of the rounding place. For 0.995, regroup to reach 1.00.

Connect the learning

Before this: Round decimals to tenths

Next connection: Addition with decimals