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Heavy or Light - Television & Socks

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this problem solving worksheet, students examine a picture of a television and one of socks. Students select the picture of the item that is heavier.
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Heavy or Light - Apple & Monkey

For Students Pre-K - 2nd
In this problem solving activity, students examine a picture of an apple and one of monkey. Students select the picture of the item that is heavier.
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Which One Is Heavier?

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this which one is heavier learning exercise, students decide between pictures of two object and click on the one that is heavier, with immediate online feedback, for 52 pairs of objects.
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Dividing By Two-digit Divisors

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this dividing by two-digit divisors worksheet, students working with a partner problem solve and calculate the answers to ten word problems and mathematical division equations.
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Practice With Decimals

For Students 4th - 6th
In this decimal learning exercise, students solve decimal problems, estimating, balancing a checkbook, and finding the cost of a car using a given chart. 
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Estimating Practice

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this number sense worksheet, students examine the picture and estimate the number of ants in the picture.
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Identifying Relative Value of Pattern Blocks

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Pupils assign value to different shapes of pattern blocks, and estimate values and use process of elimination to determine values. In this pattern block values lesson plan, students trace each block on a worksheet and use 5 blocks to...
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Guess Your Best

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discuss situations when it is useful to know exact weight of object as opposed to estimated weight, estimate weight of various items, weigh them on scale using ounces and pounds, and compare their weights on Guess Your Best...
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Pumpkin Seed Experiment

For Teachers 4th - 7th
For this unique lesson students participate in a pumpkin seed experiment. Students interact with the pumpkins weight, seeds and record their findings of what lies within the pumpkin once the top of the pumpkin is cut off for...
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Estimating the Cost of Shopping

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this math activity, students choose 20 items from a shopping list that includes the price of each food. Students estimate the cost of the list and then figure out the actual cost.
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Accuracy of Calculations

For Students 7th - 8th
In this accuracy of calculations worksheet, students solve and complete 4 different types of problems. First, they estimate the solution of the calculations shown. Then, students find the maximum and minimum possible values for each...
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How Many Ways?

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Young scholars estimate the amount of money they have in groups of pennies, nickels, and dimes. In this money lesson plan, students then count up the amounts they have and exchange money amounts.
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Quadrat Sampling 101

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore the population of grass plants in a given area. They plan and conduct a sampling activity to estimate the population of dandelions or the number of grass blades on the school grounds.
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Touring the Regions of the United States

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the regions of the United States. They use maps, research on the Internet and use measurements and estimations. Students create a presentation using spreadsheets and publishing software.
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Peer Pressure

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders make estimations, calculations, and to collaborate with other students to solve a problem. It also teaches valuable refusal skills to combat negative peer pressure and provides students an opportunity to role play. ...
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Smarties Investigation

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this math activity, 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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Probability

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders perform probability experiments. In this math lesson, 4th graders complete a penny toss to evaluate and graph the combinations of outcomes. In a second activity, students draw M&Ms out of a bag and graph results. In a...
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Learning with Links

For Teachers K - 1st
Learners explore the concept of counting, measuring, and estimating. In this counting, measuring, and estimating lesson plan, students use plastic links to count sets of links. Learners measure their arms and legs using links.
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Approximate Solution to an Equation

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve equations through trial and error. In this algebra lesson, students first estimate their answers and then calculate it to check their work. They solve problems involving roots and integers.
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Making Estimations in Measurement

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore estimating and measurement with the story of Jack and the Beanstalk. They read and discuss the story, estimate and measure their own height, circumference, and length of their foot, and draw and paint a giant using...
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How Much Do We Save?

For Teachers K - 5th
Students use coupons to save. In this saving lesson students practice their addition, multiplication and estimating skills with dollars and cents. They investigate grocery coupons and look for ways to save money.
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Estimate the Product

For Students 4th - 6th
In this multiplying and estimating the products worksheet, students find the products and round them to the nearest hundred. Students solve nine problems.
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Estimation: Word Problems

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this math worksheet, students estimate the answers to 6 addition problems. Students then examine a table showing the items in a local library and answer 10 estimating questions about the table.
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Estimating

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
A good estimator usually has a good number sense. Make good estimators out of your class with this fun estimation activity. They review words that express estimation, estimate the number of three different sets, and then estimate the...