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Lesson Plan
PBS

Estimating Profit from a Job

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Profit always seems to get everyone's attention. The same is true during a lesson on estimation. Learners use given information to estimate the cost of supplies for a painting job. They then develop a strategy for estimating the profit...
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Activity
Under the Dome

The Candy Bowl

For Students 2nd Standards
Wonder how many pieces of candy a teacher can eat. Pupils watch a video of candy in a bowl as some candy is removed to be eaten and others are added. Learners devise questions about the situation along with estimated solutions. Scholars...
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Length of a Plane Curve

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
Challenge your class to use straight lines when estimating the length of a curve. An engaging interactive allows individuals to place line segments one after another along the arc. Learners determine that the more lines used, the better...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Worksheet 30 - Intervals

For Teachers Higher Ed
In this interval worksheet, pupils divide functions into intervals. They computer the upper and lower sums for the partition. This two-page worksheet contains approximately eight multi-step problems.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Worksheet 27 - Functions

For Teachers Higher Ed
In this function worksheet, students sketch the graph of a nonzero function, estimate the value of an infinite sum, and determine the derivative and slope of functions. This one-page worksheet contains approximately 6 multi-step problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Decimals - Mid Chapter Quiz

For Students 5th - 7th
Here is a decimals learning exercise in which learners complete a quiz asking about least to greatest, standard form, sums, and more having to do with decimals. They complete eight problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

What Do You Think?

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this estimating sums and differences activity, students solve 6 problems in which the answer to a 3 digit addition or subtraction problem is estimated. Students then solve the problem for an exact answer. There will be carrying and...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Discussion Sheet 6: Convergence or Divergence

For Students Higher Ed
In this convergence or divergence worksheet, students perform tests for convergence or divergence. They estimate the sum in a series and determine the value of the convergent series. This one-page worksheet contains three problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Estimating Fractions

For Students 6th - 7th
In this estimating fractions worksheet, students solve 20 various problems that include estimation in each. They estimate the sum or difference in each of the problems shown on the sheet. Students calculate each mixed number into a...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Equal Estimates- Decimals

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this decimal estimation instructional activity, students estimate a set of addition and subtraction problems, rounding to the nearest whole number, then place each problem in the box that contains its estimated sum or difference.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Estimating Sums

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this estimating sums worksheet, young scholars, working with a partner, practice problem solving five word problems involving estimation.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Worksheet 8 - Spring 1996

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students sketch the graphs of the functions 1/x 2 and 1/(x2 − 1) over the interval [2, ∞). They rewrite the series using the Riemann sum.
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Lesson Plan
Federal Reserve Bank

Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
How tall is the Empire State Building? Lead your class through a collaborative estimation activity to determine the number of quarters it would take to reach the top and teach the following concepts: human capital, human resources,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sum of the Parts

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders build objects using various materials. They estimate the weight of the object using individual building pieces. Then they weigh the actual object and then tear it apart and weigh the pieces. They compare the two weights.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Area, Riemann Sums and Summation Notation

For Students Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students solve four problems written in sigma notation. They use Riemann sums to find the areas in four problems involving rectangles. Students work in groups to compute the Riemann sum approximations for rectangles.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Estimating with Rational Numbers

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Middle schoolers explore the concept of rounding. In this rounding lesson, students round fractions and mixed numbers. Middle schoolers estimate the sums, differences, products, and quotients of rounded fractions and mixed numbers.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Estimation 2: Sum and Difference

For Teachers 6th - 7th
In this estimation worksheet, students mentally solve eight multiple choice problems involving addition and subtraction. They arrive at their answers through the process of using compatible numbers or rounding. Students read story...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Finding Sums to 6

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students explore the additive identity property where they add multiple numbers to get to the number 6. In this number 6 lesson plan, students also work on their addition charts.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Number Sense and Operations

For Students 5th
In this number sense and operations worksheet, 5th graders solve 17 different types of problems that include estimation and determining the exact answer of an equation. First, they determine the sum of two numbers closest to one listed....
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Explore: Finding Averages

For Teachers 6th
In this mathematics worksheet, 6th graders find the mean of a given set of numbers. Then they find the sum of the items in the set. Students also check their work by multiplying the mean by the number of items in the set.
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Printables
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Unit 4 Math Vocabulary Cards (Grade 2)

For Students 2nd Standards
Enhance math vocabulary instruction with a set of flash cards. The set displays words with bold font and corresponding picture cards with labels. Terms include estimate, regroup, round, add, and sum.
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Lesson Plan
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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Lesson Plan
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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Printables
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Unit 2 Math Vocabulary Cards (Grade 3)

For Teachers 3rd
A set of third grade math vocabulary cards include topics that range from addition properties to terms like estimate and fact family. Each sheet has two cards on it. The top half is the word printed in bold text, while the bottom is the...

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