Ten Dollar Sums

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is designed to teach students how to estimate the sum of two monetary amounts by rounding each to the nearest ten dollars. It contains ten problems, each with two given amounts of money in dollars and cents. The students are expected to perform rounding on each amount separately and then add the rounded figures to estimate a total sum. There is a space provided for students to write the estimated sum for each pair of amounts.

The worksheet is intended to develop students’ skills in rounding numbers to the nearest ten in the context of financial literacy. By working with larger sums of money, students are able to practice rounding to a higher place value, which can be particularly useful for quick estimations of costs and budgets. This exercise also aids in reinforcing the concept of place value and the importance of precision in financial contexts. Moreover, the worksheet encourages the development of mental arithmetic, promoting quicker and more efficient mathematical thinking.