Illustrative Mathematics
Reasoning about Multiplication and Division and Place Value, Part 2
The learner puts reasoning and estimation to work. The directions are to place a decimal in the answer to make the equation true. Pupils are to look at the two problems, one multiplication and one division, and estimate an answer. No...
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
The Great Elephant Census Modeling Activity
They say elephants never forget—and your class won't forget an insightful modeling activity either! Junior zoologists take part in a mock elephant census using the sample count and total count methods. The included materials provide...
K-5 Math Teaching Resources
K 5 Math Teaching Resources: Estimate the Quotient [Pdf]
This activitiy asks students to randomly select a one-digit divisor and a three-digit dividend and estimate the quotient mentally. Students must then explain why they believe their estimate is accurate.