Mastering Bounds (Error Intervals)
Mathematics
Grade 6
12 questions
~24 mins
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A worksheet covering Bounds (Error Intervals) for Grade 6 students. It introduces the concept of bounds and helps students practice calculating and reasoning about approximate values within error intervals.
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Mastering Bounds (Error Intervals)
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1.
If a ruler measures a length as 15 cm, and the measurement has an error of ±0.2 cm, what are the lower and upper bounds of the length?
[2 marks]2.
A digital scale shows a weight of 3.5 kg with an error of ±0.05 kg. Write the bounds for the actual weight.
[2 marks]3.
A student estimates the length of a pencil as 12 cm with an error of ±0.3 cm. What are the bounds?
[2 marks]4.
An object’s weight is measured as 8 kg with an error of ±0.1 kg. Find its bounds.
[2 marks]5.
Calculate the bounds for a length measured as 25.4 cm with an error of ±0.2 cm.
[3 marks]6.
A container’s volume is estimated to be 150 ml with an error of ±5 ml. Write the bounds.
[3 marks]7.
A car’s speed is approximately 60 km/h with an error of ±2 km/h. Find the bounds.
[3 marks]8.
A thermometer reads 22°C with an error of ±0.5°C. What are the bounds for the actual temperature?
[3 marks]9.
A piece of fabric measures approximately 2.5 meters with an error of ±0.05 meters. Find the bounds.
[3 marks]10.
A box weighs about 4.2 kg with an error of ±0.1 kg. Write the bounds.
[3 marks]11.
Challenge: A cyclist estimates their speed as 25 km/h with an error of ±1 km/h. What are the bounds of their speed?
[4 marks]12.
Real-world application: A plant’s height is measured as 1.2 meters with an error of ±0.02 meters. Write the bounds and explain why knowing bounds is useful.
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- 12/30/2025
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- 12/30/2025
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