Approximations
Outcomes
In this lesson you will learn about:
- Rounding off numbers.
- Estimating answers to calculations.
Outcomes
In this lesson you will learn about:
This YouTube video explores the concepts of approximations and estimations.
Video 1: How to calculate the area of a parallelogram
Video 2: Examples relating to calculating the area of a parallelogram
Video 3: Common mistakes made when calculating the area of a parallelogram
Note: After watching each video, click on the 'back button' to return to the VLE
Video 1: How to calculate the area of a trapezium
Video 2: Examples pertaining to calculating the area of a trapezium
Video 3: Common mistakes made when calculating the area of a trapezium
Note: Click on the 'back button' after watching each video, in order to return to the VLE
These two short online tutorials discuss how the earth rotates and then the earth's revolutions.
In the first URL, the YouTube video explains why earth has spring, summer, autumn and winter seasons. The second URL summarizes the key takeaway points.
Outcomes:
This online activity is a math game on rounding numbers.
This is an online activity that provides you with various exercises on rounding whole numbers.