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EngageNY

Estimating Quantities

For Teachers 8th Standards
Apply the concept of magnitude to estimate values and compare numbers. The ninth lesson of the 15-part series asks learners to write numbers to their next greatest power of 10 and then make comparisons. Scholars begin to understand the...
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Google

Surveys and Estimating Large Quantities

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Looking for an estimation activity a bit more involved than the typical "guess the number of jellybeans in the jar" game? Here, learners use a picture to estimate the number of people at a large event, look for potential problems with...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Estimation Station: Why Estimating is Better than Guessing

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Youngsters discover the difference between estimating and guessing. They estimate how many items are contained in a jar as they read a story. After the story, pupils discover the differences between estimating and guessing and create a...
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Curated OER

Estimating Errors in Chemistry

For Students 9th - 12th
Estimating Errors in Chemistry is a detailed handout that illustrates the importance of calculating the percent error when working in the chemistry lab. There are no actual problems to solve, just notes and examples of calculations. Hand...
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EngageNY

Estimating Centers and Interpreting the Mean as a Balance Point

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
How do you balance a set of data? Using a ruler and some coins, learners determine whether the balance point is always in the middle. Through class and small group discussions, they find that the mean is the the best estimate of the...
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Mathematics Assessment Project

Sampling and Estimating: Counting Trees

For Teachers 7th Standards
Your task today: count all the trees on a tree farm. To complete the assignment, learners first estimate the number of trees on a tree farm using random sampling. To improve their own response they then evaluate provided responses to the...
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EngageNY

Understanding Variability When Estimating a Population Proportion

For Teachers 7th Standards
Estimate the proportion in a population using sampling. The 20th installment in a series of 25 introduces how to determine proportions of categorical data within a population. Groups take random samples from a bag of cubes to determine...
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Curated OER

Estimating Measurement

For Teachers 1st
First graders estimate length and height of items. They read the story of Jack and the Beanstalk and discuss estimation of size. Students predict the length and height of figures. They use lines and numbers on the centimeter rod and tape...
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Math Doctor

Chapter 5: Decimal Notation

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Explore all things decimal in this thorough series of introduction activities. Including scripting for the teacher and detailed descriptions and examples, the plan begins by reviewing the basics of place value and writing fractions as...
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Curated OER

Estimate Fractions Worksheet

For Students 4th - 5th
In this fraction estimation worksheet, students complete eight problems where they estimate the fractions to the nearest whole number. The fractions on the worksheet are mixed and improper.
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Curated OER

Estimate the Improper Fractions

For Students 4th - 5th
In this fraction estimation worksheet, students estimate seven improper fractions to the nearest whole number. There is an answer sheet included.
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Curated OER

Estimate the Mixed Fractions

For Students 4th - 5th
In this fraction estimation learning exercise, students estimate seven mixed fractions to the nearest whole number. There is an answer sheet included.
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Curated OER

Estimating

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this estimating instructional activity, students sharpen their math skills as they estimate 8 problems and then solve the actual problems.
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Curated OER

Estimate Division

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this estimate division instructional activity, learners estimate by rounding each number in a division problem to the nearest ten. Answers are included on page 2.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Estimating and Rounding

For Students 6th - 7th
In this estimation and rounding activity, learners solve ten multiplication problems by using estimation and rounding skills. This is an interactive activity.
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Curated OER

Study Buddies: Estimating Quotients

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this math worksheet, students will work with a coach to solve a division problems by estimating quotients. Students will follow a step-by-step process and notes are provided for the coach.
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Curated OER

Estimating and Measuring

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this math learning exercise, student estimate the lengths of a variety of objects. Then, students measure the actual length of each object.
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Curated OER

Estimating Sums and Differences

For Students 4th
In this estimation worksheet, 4th graders estimate the sum or difference of 15 math problems. Students write their answers underneath each math problem on the worksheet.
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Curated OER

French Fry Fun: Estimating and Measuring

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders demonstrate their estimating and measuring abilities.  In this length measurement lesson, 3rd graders produce estimates of how long a handful of French fries will be before physically measuring them.  Students graph their...
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Curated OER

Four Estimating the Area of Small Objects Problems

For Students 5th - 8th
In this estimating area worksheet, students work with their families to draw four small objects found around their house and estimate the area of each object. 
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Curated OER

Estimate Products

For Students 4th - 6th
In this estimating products instructional activity, students interpret data on the yearly diets of the average American, then solve 6 word problems where they must estimate products by rounding the larger factor to its greatest place value.
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University of Waterloo

Rounding and Estimating 1: Introduction

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Pupils practice mental math skills in math drills. They play the online interactive game "Rounding Off" to practice rounding off different numbers. Afterward, they complete a paper based follow up exercise for reinforcement.
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Curated OER

Estimate Tens

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this estimating tens worksheet, students use a picture of a group of penguins to estimate amounts, circle groups of ten, and find the total number. Students solve six problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Estimate the Product

For Students 4th - 6th
In this multiplying and estimating the products instructional activity, students find the products and round them to the nearest hundred. Students solve nine problems.

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