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Rounding and Estimation OpenCourseWare: A Free Bachelor Level Math Course on Rounding and Estimation by The Open University

Published Feb 12, 2009

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The Open University offers 'Rounding and Estimation' as part of the OpenCourseWare program. In this undergraduate-level course, students will learn more efficient ways of conducting calculations using rounding and estimation.

Rounding and Estimation Course Specifics:

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Rounding and Estimation Course Description:

The Mathematics and Statistics Department of The Open University offers 'Rounding and Estimation,' an undergraduate-level OpenCourseWare. This course aims to provide students with a better understanding of the uses of rounding in day-to-day life, as well as how to effectively round numbers and estimate. Other course topics include significant figures and the importance of precision, units of measurement and more. The course also covers the use of estimated calculations. About five hours are needed to complete this self-directed course.

A full compilation of course materials, including unit notes and sample problems, may be downloaded from the course page. To learn more, visit the rounding and estimation course page.

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