How to explain nearest 10 in rounding to powers of 10 to your child
22 October 2026
Rounding numbers to the nearest 10 is a key skill for the 11+ and everyday maths. Children often find it easier when they see each step clearly.
Worked example
Round 67 to the nearest 10
Look at the ones digit. The ones digit is 7.
If the ones digit is 5 or more, round up.
Increase the tens digit by 1. 6 becomes 7.
Change the ones digit to 0.
The correct answer is 70.
Click or tap on the number line to answer
After this example, your child will spot when to round up or down to the nearest 10. They can now practise similar questions to build confidence with rounding.
