Approximation.
Mathematics for Jss 1 2nd Term.
Theme: Basic Operations.
Week 3 and 4.
Approximation.
Performance Objectives.
Students should be able to
- Approximate answers to addition and subtraction of problems to a given accuracy.
- 2. Approximate answers to multiplication and division problems to a given degree of accuracy.
3 .Round numbers to the nearest 10,100,1000.
4. Apply approximation to basic operations in day to day activities.
5. Solve quantitative questions on approximation.
Content.
Approximation is a way of using rounded numbers to estimate answers to calculation.
Example 1: Work out 47+21 to the nearest 10.
47=50
21=20
50+20
=70
Rule for Approximation.
Numbers from 0-4 are rounded down.... View More
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