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Rounding Numbers PPT — Rounding Roller Coaster Method

  • Updated

    Updated:  15 Nov 2024

Present this roller coaster-themed rounding numbers PPT to your students to teach or review how to round large numbers.

  • Editable

    Editable:  PowerPoint, Google Slides

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Curriculum
  • Grades

    Grades:  3 - 4

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teaching resource

Rounding Numbers PPT — Rounding Roller Coaster Method

  • Updated

    Updated:  15 Nov 2024

Present this roller coaster-themed rounding numbers PPT to your students to teach or review how to round large numbers.

  • Editable

    Editable:  PowerPoint, Google Slides

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Curriculum
  • Grades

    Grades:  3 - 4

Present this roller coaster-themed rounding numbers PPT to your students to teach or review how to round large numbers.

Our Rounding Numbers PPT Is Easy to Use

Looking for a fun and easy way to teach your students to round numbers up to the hundred thousands place? Use the rounding roller coaster method! Our rounding numbers ppt uses a fun graphic to teach your students when to round up or down based on the value of the digit they are rounding to.

This rounding numbers ppt includes the following slide topics and types:

  • Direct instruction
  • Stop-and-jot
  • Guided learning practice problems
  • Turn-and-talk
  • Independent practice problems
  • Error analysis
  • Review slides

We have provided this rounding numbers ppt in both PPT and Google Slides format so that it is easy to use and edit for your unique classroom.

 

Using Our Rounding Roller Coaster Teaching Slides

Our rounding numbers ppt is not only a great way to introduce this rounding method, but can easily be used as a review in upper grades. Pair it with our poster set (linked below!) for the full effect!

These rounding roller coaster teaching slides are easy to use, but here are some instructions and tips to make your experience even more seamless:

  1. Download the file in the format of your choice, and display it on your interactive whiteboard.
  2. Students will need whiteboard and dry erase markers, or alternatively pencil and paper, to complete the practice problems.
  3. Put the lesson in “presentation” or “slideshow” mode to get the full effect of the animations.
  4. Make your way through the teaching slides to teach or remind your students how to round!

Downloading this Lesson on Rounding Numbers

To download this lesson on rounding numbers, simply click the arrow on the download button to choose which file format works best for your classroom.


This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and a Teach Starter collaborator.


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