Year 8

Accuracy and estimation

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    In this lesson, we will learn how to use a number line to decide when to round up or down.
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    In this lesson, we will learn about approximation and how to use that to approximate answers to calculations.
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    In this lesson, we will be introduced to significant figures and understand the concept of degrees of accuracy. We will also learn how to round whole numbers to a given significant figure.
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    In this lesson, we will learn how to round decimal numbers to a given significant figure.
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    In this lesson, we will learn about range when it comes to rounding numbers. We will investigate what range a number could be in based upon how it was rounded.
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    In this lesson, we will learn what upper and lower bound mean and how this links with range.
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    In this lesson, we will learn how to solve problems working with lower and upper bounds to find maximum and minimum values.
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    In this lesson, we will learn how to estimate and solve problems using estimation.
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