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Measurement Masterpiece
Here is a good, cross-curricular measurement and estimation lesson. Learners practice measuring paper strips to create an art project. This is a great way to introduce the ruler, and how it used, to your students.
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Estimate High and Low: Compatible Numbers
In this estimation worksheet, students read about compatible numbers and complete a chart, estimating quotients and determining if estimations were "over or under." Students then answer questions related to the chart.
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Measuring Spider Web Angles
In this mathematics worksheet, students identify that the spiders each used a different angle to create their webs. Then they find out each spider's angle by estimating and measuring.
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Go Ahead, Take a Guess! Estimating in the Real World
Learning how to use estimating to solve real life problems can be a great way for students to apply math skills.
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Mystery Jars: Make Your Own
Learners explore the concept of estimation. In this estimation lesson, students create their own estimation jars and fill them with objects of their choice. Learners then count the exact number of objects and trade jars to...
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Activity: Estimate Time
In this estimating time review worksheet, students practice their estimation skills as they estimate how many times they can do 3 activities in 1 minute. Students check their work and then identify things that take them 30 seconds, 5...
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Counting Blood Cells
Students observe number sense by participating in an estimation activity. In this blood cells lesson, students identify the importance of blood cells in the human body and discuss how tiny they are. Students utilize paper dots as a...
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How Many in a Minute
Students estimate what they can accomplish in a minute. In this estimation activity, students guess how many jumping jacks or stars they can draw in a minute. They get timed and see how close they are to their prediction.
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ESTIMATION
Students practice estimating and counting and using a ruler to measure distance.
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Guesstimate? NO Estimate!
Learners discover the advantage of estimation over simple guessing using number relationships. They also discover how useful a mathematical tool estimation is in everyday life.
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Chapter 2 Word Search Puzzle
In this language arts worksheet, students read 5 words in a word bank. The words seem to be related to estimation and rounding in math. Students locate the words in a word search puzzle. The meaning of the title is unclear.
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There Was An Old Lady...
Students participate in various activities using the story There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly. In this reading fluency lesson, students read the story and then practice comprehension, fluency, and writing. An estimation activity...
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How Much Do We Save?
Young scholars use coupons to save. In this saving lesson students practice their addition, multiplication and estimating skills with dollars and cents. They investigate grocery coupons and look for ways to save money.
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Smarties Investigation
For this math worksheet, students participate in an investigation of Smarties candy. For example, students estimate how many candies they have in each color, count the actual number, and record the information in a tally chart.
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Mental Money
Students access prior knowledge to round numbers and add decimals. In this mental math lesson, students share the book Betcha and calculate estimates for three jars based on the book. Students calculate money answers based on coins...
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Estimation: Word Problems
In this math worksheet, students estimate the answers to 6 addition problems. Students then examine a table showing the items in a local library and answer 10 estimating questions about the table.
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Standard Units of Measure
Learners explore linear measurement. They choose appropriate measuring tools, measure three classroom items, and record their results. A class discussion ensues in which everyone decides the best way to present their data.
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Easy Estimation
Students use estimation as a math strategy. Students estimate the number of small snacks that are presented to them. Students count the snack items after they have estimated how many there are, before the class snack on a daily basis.
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Special Snack
Learners explore grocery store circulars to choose items for a snack. In this snack math lesson, students must plan a class snack for $20.00. Learners create a list estimating costs. Students view lists and choose one for...
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Study Buddies: Dividing by Two-Digit Numbers/One-Digit Quotients
In this math worksheet, young scholars will work with a coach to solve a two-digit division problem. Students will follow a step-by-step process and notes are provided for the coach.
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Pumpkins By the Pound
Use pumpkins of various sizes to experiment with weight and perimeter. First the class lifts the pumpkins one by one, estimating each pumpkin's weight. They arrange the pumpkins from lightest to heaviest, and then string weigh each one...
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Study Buddies: Adding Decimals
In this math worksheet, learners will work with a coach to add numbers with decimals to the hundredths place. Students will follow a step-by-step process and notes are provided for the coach.
Census at School
Just How Old Are You?
Do you know how old you are in seconds, minutes, days, weeks, or months? This intriguing question is presented as a way for learners to estimate in units of time. They'll build a better sense of what each increment of time is as they...
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Customary Units of Length
In this customary length learning exercise, students solve 4 problems where they must choose the better estimate of length. Students solve 12 problems where they must compare, convert and order customary lengths.