Rounding to the Nearest 100 with Base Ten Blocks

This video tutorial teaches how to round numbers to the nearest 100 using base ten blocks. It begins with a review of base ten blocks and place value, followed by an explanation of common rounding mistakes and the definition of rounding. The tutorial then covers the concept of midpoints and how they help in rounding numbers. Finally, it provides examples of rounding numbers using base ten blocks, emphasizing the importance of identifying benchmark numbers and midpoints.

What is the value of the digit '6' in the number 2,467 when using base ten blocks?

• 6,000

• 60

• 600

• 6

When rounding to the nearest 100, what is the significance of the number 50?

• It is the number to round down to.

• It is the number to round up to.

• It is the benchmark number.

• It is the midpoint.

If a number is less than the midpoint when rounding to the nearest 100, what should you do?

• Round up to the next 100.

• Round down to the previous 100.

• Round to the nearest 10.

• Keep the number as it is.

What is the rounded value of 345 to the nearest 100?

• 400

• 350

• 500

• 300

When rounding 564 to the nearest 100, why is it rounded up to 600?

• Because 564 is less than 550.

• Because 564 is exactly 550.

• Because 564 is greater than 550.

• Because 564 is closer to 500.