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- Grade Range
- 8th
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Students observe and demonstrate how to estimate whole number and decimal quantities, and determine the reasonableness of results in real-world problems. They observe the teacher solve a variety of problems and complete worksheets. This lesson plan includes a script to follow along with. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students use estimation to determine the reasonableness of answers to math problems. They investigate a wide variety of estimation strategies and use these strategies to judge the reasonableness of answers. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students examine and apply estimation skills to basic operations to check the reasonableness of a solution. They define key vocabulary terms, estimate and calculate the answers to addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems as a class, and independently complete a worksheet. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th
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Students apply, explain and assess the appropriateness of a variety of estimation strategies. They use truncating and rounding to compatible numbers. Students apply the basic operations and use estimation to check the reasonableness of their answers. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 8th
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Students work with their estimation skills to determine whether a solution is reasonable. They discuss the different types of rounding and estimation and apply them to complete a chart that shows both an estimation and an actual solution. They complete a second chart independently using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 8th
- Rating
Students study the definitions of different types of estimation. They participate in a guided practice exercise in which they complete a chart using the various forms of estimation. They complete a student practice worksheet in which they determine the reasonableness of their estimate. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 8th
- Rating
Students explore estimation and rounding. They review vocabulary words and estimate answers to addition, subtraction, multiplication and division problems. In addition to completing basic problems, students read real-world problems and determine the proper algorithm to perform. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th
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Students use various estimation strategies such as front end estimation, place value estimation, truncation, and compatible numbers to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division problems. They work the actual problem to check for reasonableness of the estimation. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th
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Students practice the skill of estimation in order to find reasonable answers to different types of mathematical expressions. The lesson includes helpful vocabulary to help in future math lessons. Students also practice rounding to the nearest place value. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students simulate the movement of cold and warm fronts as they listen to a story about the weather and Mr. Sun. They brainstorm the characteristics of each type of front then write about which front they would prefer if they were a farmer growing a crop. Full Review »
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