Hang our rounding anchor chart in your classroom for a fun reminder of how to round numbers — roller coaster style!
Our Rounding Anchor Chart is a Scream!
Are you looking for an interesting way to teach your students the rules for rounding numbers? This roller coaster-themed rounding anchor chart is just the ticket! This poster displays the numbers 0-4 on one side of a roller coaster hill and the numbers 5-9 on the other side, clearly showing which numbers indicate rounding up or down.
This resource includes:
- Full-color Rounding Roller Coaster Anchor Chart
- Low-color Rounding Roller Coaster Anchor Chart
We have provided both the PDF and Google Slides versions of this resource for easy editing if you would like to add your own rounding rules to this rounding anchor chart. We recommend printing this poster on cardstock and laminating for longevity.
Using Our Rounding Roller Coaster Anchor Chart
In addition to hanging our rounding anchor chart in your classroom, consider printing the low-color version as a personal copy for your students to reference as they round numbers.
And don’t stop there! To make teaching rounding large numbers a breeze, we have also created a teaching slide presentation featuring this rounding anchor chart. It is linked below—download it as well for a ready-to-go lesson!
These resources work well for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students as an introduction or a review, depending on your needs.
Download and Print This Rounding Poster
We have provided this rounding poster as both a PDF and Google Slides for easy edits. To grab your copy, just click the drop-down arrow on the download button to choose the format that suits your classroom.
This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and a Teach Starter collaborator.
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