Enrichment Time!

A Rounding We Will Go...

Rounding Numbers
When is it necessary to know how to estimate (round)?Today you will be working on your estimation (rounding) skills. As you visit the links below, use our chant to help you remember the rules of estimation.
Five or More,
Raise the Score.
Four of Less,
Give it a Rest.
Glowla's Estimation Contraption
Hangman Rounding
Rounding Flashcards
Place Value/Rounding Puzzler
Rounding Quiz
Choose from a Matching Game or Concentration Game
Jeopardy
FunBrain Rounding

Compare and Order Whole Numbers

We have learned that to compare whole numbers, we begin comparing on the left. With this in mind, your job is to complete the following activities with the people at your table.

1. Population Search- Here you will find the populations of various cities in the state of Georgia.
Your task is to choose five cities and record the population of each city.
You will then put the cities in order from GREATEST TO LEAST based on
the population.

2. House Search- Here you will find a listing of various houses for sale in our town. Chose five
houses you like the best and order them from LEAST TO GREATEST based
on the price of the house.

3. Car Search- Here you will find a listing of cars for sale at a nearby dealership. Choose five
vehicles you like the best and record the price of each. You will then put the
vehicles in order from GREATEST TO LEAST based on their price.

WELCOME TO A NEW SCHOOL YEAR!

We will begin the year talking about numbers and different ways they are used. You have already given several examples. Now, lets give these types of numbers names. Vist FACT MONSTER to find the name of numbers that tell how many (count), numbers that name, and numbers that show order. Write your answers on your learning guide.