E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Hamburger Restaurant: Addition
On this interactive website students practice various math skills using a real life scenario at a hamburger restaurant. Those skills include adding two-digit numbers and three-digit numbers.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Gmd Volume Estimation
In this task, students are asked to estimate the volume of a non-standard 3D solid by referencing either a cone or a cylinder. Aligns with G-GMD and G-GMD.A.3.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Multi Step Estimation Word Problems
Use estimation to solve multi-step word problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Finding Area With Squares: Lesson 3
Step by step, this video lesson [2:41] will show you how to add up the number of squares that cover an object in order to find the area of a figure. It is 3 of 7 in the series titled "Finding Area with Squares."...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Dinosaurs: Symmetry and Estimation: Mass and Symmetry
Students play learning games to explore mass and symmetry.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Simpson'e 3/8 Rule
This MathWorld site presents a modification of Simpson's Rule called Simpson'e 3/8 Rule.
Mathematics Archives
Math Archives: Visual Calculus: Newton's Method
This site offers a tutorial on Newton's Method. Be sure to check the discussion link. The site offers the formula for finding the successive approximations of a root.
A to Z Teacher Stuff
A to Z Teacher Stuff: Estimation Station (Lesson Plan)
A hands-on lesson plan for grades K-3 on estimation using goldfish crackers. Lesson used in conjunction with an oceans unit.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Approximate Solutions
Sometimes it is difficult to solve an equation exactly. But an approximate answer may be good enough!
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Estimate to Add and Subtract Multi Digit Whole Numbers
Use estimation to find a reasonable solution to multi-digit addition and subtraction problems. Numbers are less than or equal to 1000. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a...
PBS
Nova Online: How Many Pearls? A Weight & Volume Game
This interactive game has students apply skills in estimation, measurement, and basic addition using pearls. Students are asked to estimate the number of pearls in a treasure chest by making predictions and using number sense. The skills...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ns Multiplication, Division and Place Value, Part 1
Sixth graders are presented with a completed multiplication equation and are asked to use it to find the answers to seven other equations. To do this, they must use their reasoning and estimation skills. Aligns with 6.NS.B.3.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Finding Area With Squares: Lesson 4
Step by step, this video lesson [4:34] will show you how to add up the number of squares that cover an object in order to find the area of a figure. It is 4 of 7 in the series titled "Finding Area with Squares."...
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Lesson: An Introduction to Estimation and Measurements
Pancakes anyone? Students explore estimation and measurement by learning how to make pancakes. A hands-on lesson designed for students in grades 3-5 where students are engage in hand-on experiences involving measuring volume, converting...
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate
The Shodor Education Foundation has as its mission: "To advance science and math education through the use of computational science, modeling and technology." At this site, Shodor's Project Interactivate offers Java-based activities for...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: 2 Step Word Problems
Solve two-step word problems with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Some questions include estimation. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive...
Other
Nearpod: Two Step Word Problems
In this lesson plan on two-step word problems, 3rd graders learn about estimation, explore different drawings, and apply their learning to create their own word problems.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Estimate Lengths
Sal estimates lengths using units of inches, feet, centimeters, and meters. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video tutorial, or receive hints.
Math Graphs
Houghton Mifflin: Math Graphs: Equation of a Tangent Line 3 [Pdf]
The resource practices computing the equation of the tangent line to the graph at the given point. The problem is available in PDF format.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Estimating With Adding Decimals
For example, estimate 12.93 + 6.1 to be 19. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Estimating With Multiplying Decimals
Estimating with multiplying decimals. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.