Scientific Measurements: Challenge & Extension
Mathematics
Grade 6
16 questions
~32 mins
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About This Worksheet
This worksheet explores scientific measurements and the importance of rounding to one decimal place. It includes practice, problem-solving, real-world applications, and extension questions to deepen understanding.
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Scientific Measurements: Challenge & Extension
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Practice Questions
Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Round 3.45678 to 1 decimal place.
[1 mark]2.
A thermometer reads 37.892°C. Round this measurement to 1 decimal place.
[1 mark]3.
Calculate the approximate weight of an object that weighs 2.678 kg, rounded to 1 decimal place.
[1 mark]4.
A liquid volume is recorded as 5.649 liters. Round to 1 decimal place.
[1 mark]5.
Estimate the height of a plant as 12.947 meters, rounded to 1 decimal place.
[1 mark]B
Fluency & Practice
Simplify the following measurements by rounding to 1 decimal place.
1.
Round 0.98765 to 1 decimal place.
[1 mark]2.
Round 15.234 to 1 decimal place.
[1 mark]C
Problem Solving & Reasoning
Solve the following multi-step problems and explain your reasoning.
1.
A scientist measures a sample as 0.45678 grams and another as 0.78912 grams. Round both measurements to 1 decimal place and find the total weight.
[3 marks]2.
A student records the length of a river as 1234.567 meters. Round to 1 decimal place. Explain why rounding is important in this context.
[3 marks]D
Real-world Applications
Use your knowledge of rounding to solve these scenario-based questions.
1.
A car's speed is recorded as 67.839 km/h. Round to 1 decimal place for a report.
[1 mark]2.
A recipe requires 2.543 liters of water. Round to 1 decimal place for measurement.
[1 mark]E
Challenge & Extension
Attempt these more difficult questions to extend your understanding.
1.
A researcher records a temperature as 23.98765°C. Round to 1 decimal place. Then, explain how small differences in rounding can affect scientific conclusions.
[4 marks]2.
Calculate the approximate volume of a container that holds 150.678 liters, rounded to 1 decimal place, and discuss why precision matters in measurements at this scale.
[4 marks]F
Mixed Review
Answer these variety of questions involving measurements and rounding.
1.
Round 9.87654 to 1 decimal place.
[1 mark]2.
Estimate the mass of an object as 0.12345 kg, rounded to 1 decimal place.
[1 mark]G
Error Analysis
Identify and correct the common mistake in the following measurement rounding problem.
1.
A measurement is recorded as 4.56. When rounding to 1 decimal place, a student writes 4.6. Is this correct? If not, what is the correct answer and why?
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- 1/1/2026
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- 1/1/2026
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