2018 S1-05 Approximation and Precise Figures in Real World by LohKY https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1 Explain why you think the reporter made that choice of degree of accuracy. Remember to insert the URL of the website in the post. en-us 2018-01-31 00:04:39 UTC 2026-02-22 00:08:50 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Send.png Chan Keng Yeow https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226410793 As Many As]]> 2018-01-31 03:58:25 UTC https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226410793 https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226410864 2018-01-31 03:58:53 UTC https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226410864 yeo_zhen_xi_naythan https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226411351 2018-01-31 04:01:56 UTC https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226411351 Josephine Cahyadi (4) josephine_cahyadi https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226412118 The number of lunar events is very minimal and they are putting emphasise on 3.]]> 2018-01-31 04:06:41 UTC https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226412118 https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226416758 Cedric Chong (14)
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City would have to splash the cash again with Leicester placing £90-million price tag on star winger


]]> 2018-01-31 04:39:17 UTC https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226416758 https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226417010 2018-01-31 04:40:45 UTC https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226417010 Sean Tan (21) tan_wei_zhi_sean https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226477629 There were definitely more than 13000 as we can read from more than, however the writer has approximated it as it is too confusing as there will be many digits.
Site : https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/e-bikes-illegally-modified-impounded-lta-9913122]]> 2018-01-31 10:05:11 UTC https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226477629 https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226484664 Aidan Siow(20)SAF holds largest mobilisation exercise since 1985]]> 2018-01-31 10:27:54 UTC https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226484664 Tang Shi Rong (24) https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226505198 The publisher approximated the large number for the audience to read.]]> 2018-01-31 11:45:25 UTC https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226505198 Naythan Yeo (25) yeo_zhen_xi_naythan https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226508780 Trump approximated the number to more than 40 as if he said the exact number, it sounds as if he is terminating the figure. However, when he said "more than 40", it sounds nicer.
Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/in-full-donald-trump-s-state-of-the-union-address-9913092 ]]> 2018-01-31 11:57:47 UTC https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226508780 Ang YI YANG S’pore attracted S$9.4bn worth of investments in 2017, halting 4 years of decline By ALFRED CHUA SINGAPORE — After four consecutive years of decline, the Republic secured S$9.4 billion worth of in-bound investments last year, maintaining the level seen in 2016 but with more jobs and greater value-add expected to be generated.Published30 JANUARY, 2018UPDATED 30 JANUARY, 201814 SharesSINGAPORE — After four consecutive years of decline, the Republic secured S$9.4 billion worth of in-bound investments last year, maintaining the level seen in 2016 but with more jobs and greater value-add expected to be generated.Meanwhile, total business expenditure (TBE) fell by more than one-fifth, from S$8.3 billion in 2016 to S$6.5 billion last year, based on the Economic Development Board of Singapore’s (EDB) year-in-review report released on Tuesday (Jan 30).“The results reflect the continued confidence of global companies in Singapore as a strategic location to base key business functions driving innovation and growth,” said the EDB, which noted that the in-vestment commitments in 2017 met, or exceeded, forecasts across all indicators.EDB chairman Beh Swan Gin added that the investment commitment levels were a “demonstration of Singapore’s continued strength as a global business city and manufacturing hub”.The agency had earlier projected fixed assets investments (FAI) for 2017 to be between S$8 billion and S$10 billion. Once the projects are fully implemented, the investments last year are expected to create 22,500 jobs — 12 per cent higher compared with 2016.The investments in 2017 are expected to add S$17 billion per year to the Singapore economy, higher than that of 2016 (S$12.9 billion) as well as the forecast range of between S$12 billion and S$14 billion.In particular, investments in headquarters and professional services as well as research and development are expected to yield the highest value-add (about S$5 million), and create the most jobs (7,035). This is followed by the engineering and environmental services industry (about S$4.3 million and 3,874 jobs).For example, in August last year, Deloitte opened its Global Centre of Excellence in Singapore, ploughing in around US$20 million (S$26.3 million) over three years. The centre aims to create solutions that anticipate market disruptions, address the skills mismatch challenge, and identify future job requirements. In April, McKinsey and Company launched its Digital Capabilities Centre here as well, which showcases advancements in emerging technologies.On the fall in total business expenditure in 2017, the EDB said that the higher figures in 2016 were the result of several large shipyard investments. “Those projects have a long investment cycle, and do not happen on a recurring basis,” it added.Going ahead, the EDB is maintaining the same FAI forecast range and total business expenditure for 2018, while expecting fewer jobs (between 16,000 and 18,000, compared with between 19,000 and 21,000 for 2017) to be generated.EDB managing director Chng Kai Fong said the agency is “cautiously optimistic” about the coming year. The lower forecast for jobs creation reflects the slowing growth of the local workforce, and type of jobs expected to be generated, which will be “higher skilled, higher valued, and working in higher-tech industries”, said Mr Chng.He cautioned that a major uncertainty in 2018 is the impact of the United States tax reforms. Based on the EDB’s preliminary assessment, “it could be harder (for Singapore) to attract investments that are meant to supply into the US”, he added. Asked by reporters if the upcoming Budget measures — including possible tax hikes — had an impact on the forecasts for the coming year, Dr Beh said these were not taken into account as they will take time to implement.Looking ahead, Mr Beh said the EDB will “continue to focus on industry transformation, and help com-panies stay competitive through the adoption of, and innovation in, advanced manufacturing, and digital technologies”. ang_yi_yang https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226514796 2018-01-31 12:22:14 UTC https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226514796 Leong Wei Song (18) https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226523439 Source:http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/43-people-get-food-poisoning-from-michelin-starred-summer-palace-regent-hotels-banquet
People reading the article will probably be more interested in the exact number of cases of suspected food poisoning instead of a approximation.]]> 2018-01-31 12:53:16 UTC https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226523439 Sharlyn Ang (8) https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226531537 I think that the reporter wrote more than 1000 people rather than the actual number, is either because there were too many to count, or the numbers are too confusing. So with the reporter writing it as more than 1000, it is easier to remember.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/super-blue-blood-moon-singapore-science-centre-lunar-eclipse-9914074]]> 2018-01-31 13:15:03 UTC https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226531537 Bavatharane d/o Devanand (1) https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226534116 Source:http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/more-than-200-snapped-fallen-trees-reported-during-tuesdays-extreme-storm-says-nparks
The reporter has used 'more than 200' snapped trees as there are too many trees to count and it would be easier for the readers to understand the information.]]> 2018-01-31 13:21:19 UTC https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226534116 Singaporeans catch a view of a rare astronomical event last seen 152 years ago https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226538277 2018-01-31 13:31:33 UTC https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226538277 Kristen Kee (05 kee_shi_qi_kristen https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226548514 The reporter estimated the number of victims so that viewer can easily read it.]]> 2018-01-31 13:52:16 UTC https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226548514 Tan Zee Heng (22) https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226559942 They accurately stated when the ice melted so people would know why it happened. They also stated where it was the most severe.]]> 2018-01-31 14:09:23 UTC https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226559942 Ng Shi Yu (19) https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226568624 They approximated the amount of people that flocked to The Observatory at The Science Centre Singapore which was 5000.This is for the people that are reading the article to remember the number easily.This way the article would be more easily understood.]]> 2018-01-31 14:23:36 UTC https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226568624 Jonathan Tan Jiayi (15) https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226571160 They approximated the values as there were many cases and the approximate value is enough to capture the magnitude of the storm.]]> 2018-01-31 14:27:31 UTC https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226571160 Desiree Wong (9) wong_kai_xin_desiree https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226584797 "The gusts tossed three Laser sailboats - each weighing about 70 kg - into the air at the National Sailing Centre, video of the incident showed."

The reporter approximated the weight of the boats so that the readers can get a rough sense of how heavy the boats were. The readers also don't care about the exact weight of the boat.

URL: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/heavy-winds-boats-flying-east-coast-park-fell-tree-marine-parade-9913738
]]> 2018-01-31 14:47:35 UTC https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226584797 Jade Ong 3 https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226901304 In response to TODAY’s queries on the survey, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) noted that the Republic welcomed 15.9 million visitors from January to November last year, many of whom were repeat visitors. 

the reporter rounded off the actual sum of the number of visitors coming to Singapore annually and put it in the report as 15.9 million. As the exact amount does not get the point of the message across, it doesn'
t really matter]]> 2018-02-01 05:48:23 UTC https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226901304 Chong Kai Yang (13) https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226911038 Article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/city-harvest-case-prosecution-s-bid-to-reinstate-longer-jail-9915310
In the article, it was said that:
"... six were found guilty in 2015 of taking S$50 million from the church’s coffers to secretly bankroll the music career of Kong’s wife, singer Sun Ho."
The journalist rounded off the amount taken from the church’s coffers to secretly bankroll the music career of Kong’s wife. This is because the reporter is only trying to tell that a large amount of money was taken. This is also because nobody bothers about the specific amount.]]> 2018-02-01 07:06:59 UTC https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226911038 Santhiyaa ( https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226982031 it is not really tens of thousands but 80000. this is an approximation]]> 2018-02-01 11:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/loh_kwai_yin/1ifepg42gms1/wish/226982031