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3,639 Estimation strategies Lesson Plans
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- 2nd - 3rd
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Students work with a partner to solve the real-world problem of planning a favorite meal given a specific budget. They review and practice estimation strategies to determine the reasonableness of calculations in a given situation. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 6th
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They apply various strategies in their estimations. They analyze the differences between guessing and estimating. They estimate the number of beans and jellybeans in egg cartons and jars respectively. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students use a variety of estimation strategies to solve problems. They use the clustering strategy, compatible numbers and base ten to estimate. Students discuss how to use the different estimation strategies and practice using those strategies to solve problems. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students examine estimation strategies. They use front-end estimation and rounding to estimate. Students discuss each of the strategies and how they are used. They practice estimating using front-end estimation and rounding. Students estimate the number of items in a jar. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students use front-end estimation strategy by using front-end digits to obtain an initial estimate and make adjustments to refine estimate. Students use rounding strategy including flexible rounding to produce mentally manageable numbers. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students observe and demonstrate a variety of strategies to estimate. They discuss the clustering, base-ten, and compatible strategies, estimate how many candies are in a jar and discuss the best strategy to solve the problem, and complete a worksheet. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students apply, explain, and asses the appropriateness of a variety of estimation strategies including truncating and rounding to compatible numbers. They discuss estimation and computation skills and they practice using estimation skills. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 3rd
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Students challenge "common knowledge" against newly learned estimation strategies and put those strategies into use. They consider variables in estimating different groups of objects and practice skills of representing numbers. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students estimate how many objects are in a set. They develop and practice a variety of estimation strategies for problem solving. Students determine if a solution is reasonable or not. They also develop a sense of when estimation can be applied. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students practice the concept of estimation and number sense using Java applet. They demonstrate skills in addition, multiplication and percentage computations. After reviewing a variety of estimation strategies, they play a java-based game using applets on computers. Full Review »
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