Max Maths, Year 2, Try it, Rounding numbers

In the Max Maths programme for Year 2, students are introduced to the concept of rounding numbers to the nearest 10. This is an important mathematical skill that helps children estimate and simplify numbers for easier calculations. In one of the exercises, students are asked to round the number 95 to the nearest 10. The options given are 80, 90, and 100. To find the answer, students need to determine which multiple of 10 is closest to 95. They are taught that if a number ends in 5 or higher, it is rounded up to the next ten. Therefore, 95 is approximately equal to 100 when rounded to the nearest 10.

Another example provided is the number 11, which students must also round to the nearest 10. The choices are 10, 20, and 30. Since 11 is closer to 10 than to 20, it is rounded down to 10. Lastly, the number 88 is presented for rounding. The options include 70, 80, 90, and 100. In this case, 88 is closest to 90, so when rounded to the nearest 10, 88 is approximately equal to 90. To practice further and reinforce their understanding, students are directed to workbook pages 27 to 28, where they can find more exercises on rounding numbers.