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Covering and Surrounding

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students develop techniques for estimating the area of a circle and use ideas about area and perimeter to solve practical problems. In this area and perimeter activity, students apply the concepts of perimeter and area to the solution of...
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Using Graphs and Charts

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students complete T charts and manipulate numbers using graphs and charts. For this math graphs and charts lesson, students review the concepts of pattern and function. Students then complete practice pages where they manipulate numbers...
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Smarties Investigation

For Students 3rd - 4th
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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Estimate the Sum

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this estimating worksheet, learners round numbers to the nearest ten and estimate sums in a total of 9 problems. Answers are included on page 2.
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Decimal Division Level 10

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math learning exercise, students solve twelve decimal division problems. Each problem features one digit numbers.
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Estimation and Computation

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders practice their estimation skills using blocks. In this math lesson, 2nd graders explain how estimating makes addition easier. They complete a worksheet after the lesson to reinforce new learning.
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Taste the Rainbow

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers practice estimating and graphing by utilizing Skittles.  In this statistics lesson, students complete worksheets based on the likelihood of a certain color of skittle coming out of the bag.  Middle schoolers...
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Multiplication Strategies and Writing Story Problems

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders model multiplication problems using Unifix cubes. They compute and solve problems involving addition and subtraction of 3- and 4- digit numbers and basic facts of multiplication and division. They practice mental math...
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Estimation

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils complete computer activities about estimating if items are more or less than a given amount. In this estimation lesson plan, students also estimate measurements around the classroom.
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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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Fraction Dominoes

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders participate in a math game that involves practicing their equivalent fraction skills in the advanced multiplication stage seven. They assess their ability skills of equivalent fractions to match twenty seven dominoes on...
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Decimal Division Level 2

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students solve twelve decimal division problems. The dividends of each problem have decimals in the tenths place.
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Subtracting Decimals

For Students 4th - 5th
For this subtracting decimals worksheet, students solve 10 problems in which decimal numbers to the hundredths place are subtracted, sometimes with regrouping. The problems are already properly written with decimal points aligned.
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Adding Decimals

For Students 4th - 5th
In this adding decimals instructional activity, students solve 10 problems in which decimal numbers to the hundredth place are added. Some problems will need to be rewritten vertically.
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Smarties Investigation

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students complete a variety of activities using Smarties candy. For example, students estimate the number of each color, count the actual amount, and record their results in a tally chart.
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Find The Best Estimate

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students find the best estimate by using the skill of rounding. The answers are written in the spaces at the bottom of the page.
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Money and Change

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this money and change worksheet, young scholars read about multiplying with money, then solve 4 problems, estimating first. Students then study 3 charts and write number sentences.
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Guessing Jar

For Students 1st
In this guessing jar worksheet, 1st graders write down their guess for how many marbles are in the jar, then count and record the answer, and complete 3 sentences about the numbers.
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Decimal Word Problems

For Students 6th - 7th
In this decimals worksheet, learners solve 10 different word problems that include using decimals. First, they determine the amount of change received from a cashier given a specific amount. Then, students write a decimal representing...
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Decimals: checkbook and money

For Students 9th - 12th
In this decimal worksheet, students complete problems having to do with a checkbook, money, the cost of items, and more, with numbers containing decimals. Students complete 3 problems.
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Pumpkin Problems

For Teachers K - 4th
Students participate in a lesson that has the intention of working on estimation skills. They use pumpkins to estimate the number of seeds are inside. They collect data for each pumpkin and compare it to the estimation. Students question...
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Checking Addition and Subtraction by Estimation

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this mathematics worksheet, students solve various equations using different methods. They estimate each answer by checking the additions and subtractions given for each. Then, students write in the decision column wither definitely...
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Raise It or Rest It

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders round to the thousands place using a rhyme.
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Estimation Worksheet

For Students 4th - 8th
In this estimating worksheet, learners solve 9 problems in which they use estimation and calculation to determine the answers. The first 2 sections are dealing with money and the second 2 are not. Students can determine whether their...