Fashionable Figures

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is set against a shopping theme, specifically targeting clothing items. It depicts various articles of clothing, each with a blank line next to it where students are supposed to write their answers. The task is to round the cost of these clothing items to the nearest dollar, though the actual prices are not visible in the image provided. It appears that the worksheet is intended to be used in conjunction with a lesson or a separate list of prices that the students will need to reference for their rounding exercises.

“Fashionable Figures – Rounding Rampage” is designed to teach students the practical application of rounding numbers in the context of buying clothes. It tests students’ ability to estimate costs efficiently, which is a fundamental skill in budgeting and managing money. By focusing on clothing, the worksheet relates mathematical concepts to real-life scenarios that are familiar to students, such as shopping for apparel. The exercise aims to bolster students’ confidence in working with numbers and to improve their numerical estimation skills, which are crucial for making informed financial decisions.