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.

How would you round the number 345 to the nearest 100? Explain your reasoning.

Describe the steps to round the number 564 to the nearest 100.