1 dp Rounding: Error Analysis & Misconceptions

Mathematics
Grade 6
14 questions
~28 mins
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A worksheet focusing on understanding and applying 1 decimal place rounding, including error analysis and common misconceptions for Grade 6 students.

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1 dp Rounding: Error Analysis & Misconceptions

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Grade Grade 6
A

Fluency & Practice

Answer the following questions to practice rounding numbers to 1 decimal place. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Round 3.456 to 1 decimal place.
[1 mark]
2.
Round 7.889 to 1 decimal place.
[1 mark]
3.
Round 0.045 to 1 decimal place.
[1 mark]
4.
Round 12.34 to 1 decimal place.
[1 mark]
B

Problem Solving & Reasoning

Solve the following multi-step problems involving 1 dp rounding. Show all your working.
1.
A runner's time is recorded as 4.567 seconds. Round this to 1 decimal place for reporting purposes. Why is the rounded number appropriate for use in this context?
[3 marks]
2.
A recipe calls for 2.349 liters of milk. When rounded to 1 decimal place, how much milk should you use? Explain your reasoning.
[3 marks]
3.
A temperature reading shows 23.456°C. What is this rounded to 1 decimal place, and what is the significance of rounding here?
[2 marks]
C

Real-world Applications

Apply your understanding of 1 dp rounding to real-world scenarios.
1.
A car's fuel efficiency is 15.678 km/l. Round this to 1 decimal place for a car report.
[1 mark]
2.
A student's score is 87.456%. Round to 1 decimal place for a report card.
[1 mark]
3.
A package weighs 2.349 kg. Round this weight to 1 decimal place for labeling.
[1 mark]
D

Challenge & Extension

Tackle these more difficult problems involving 1 decimal place rounding.
1.
You measure a metal rod as 5.6789 meters. Round to 1 decimal place. If you then report this measurement with an error of ±0.05 meters, what is the range of possible true lengths?
[3 marks]
2.
A population estimate is 1234.56 people, rounded to 1 decimal place. What is the potential maximum error if the estimate is rounded correctly?
[2 marks]
E

Mixed Review & Error Analysis

Review these questions to identify common mistakes and correct them.
1.
A student rounds 4.95 to 1 decimal place and writes 4.9. Is this correct? If not, what is the correct rounded value?
[2 marks]
2.
Identify the mistake: Rounding 8.144 to 1 decimal place gives 8.1, but the student writes 8.0.
[2 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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