How to explain section a, nearest 10 in rounding to your student: Example question
30 October 2026
Rounding to the nearest ten helps children estimate and work with numbers more easily. It is a useful skill for many maths problems in the 11+ exam and in everyday life.
Here is a clear example to show your child how to round a number to the nearest ten.
Example question
Round 34 to the nearest ten.
Step 1: Look at the digit in the ones place. In 34, the ones digit is 4.
Step 2: If the ones digit is less than 5, round down to the previous ten.
Step 3: The previous ten before 34 is 30.
Answer: 34 rounded to the nearest ten is 30.
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After seeing this example, your child will know how to check the ones digit and decide whether to round up or down. This builds confidence when tackling similar rounding questions.
Now your child can try more practice questions on rounding to the nearest ten and strengthen this important maths skill.
