In this estimation and approximation learning exercise, students estimate multiplication and division problems containing decimals. They measure given objects, determine the possible error, the lower bound and the upper bound. Students...

Students develop number sense up to a million.  In this developing number sense up to a million instructional activity, students count their breaths in given time span.  Students use blocks representing 10's and 100's to create...

In this math worksheet, students guess the answers and then calculate the real answer without using a calculator. There are 10 questions on this worksheet.

In this story problems worksheet, students solve 9 varied problems including making change, basic operations, reasoning, estimation and flowcharts.

In this problem solving learning exercise, students complete 7 varied math word problems. They include money, reasoning, estimation, skip counting and problem solving.

In this math review for grade 4 (4.1) worksheet, 4th graders answer 25 multiple choice problems in standardized test format about all areas of 4th grade math.

Sixth graders calculate the amount of rice there will be if the amount is doubled everyday. In this multiplying lesson, 6th graders are given an amount of rice that is grown each day. Students then calculate how much rice there will be...

In this basic mathematics worksheets, students answer a set of 9 questions based on an "apple." Students then write 2 paragraphs discussing conclusions they have drawn from their data.

Third graders multiply whole numbers by one and two digit numbers using base ten blocks and Egg O multiplication game. students pass out egg cartons, counters, and a record sheet to each group.

Students estimate quantity, length, and area. Students practice making comparison estimations of different items and estimate whether or not the amount is greater or less than a certain amount. Students practice making estimations.

Finding approximate solutions to word problems allows users to assess the reasonableness of their answers. In a well-paced lesson, the class rounds numbers to estimate the solutions. They explain their thinking and determine if the...

To foster number sense and build problem solving skills, pupils will work through a complex word problem. They will be asked to analyze the data given, solve the problem, then share their thinking process with the class. This activity...

There are many ways to implement this estimation and counting activity. Young mathematicians fill jars with objects to create "mystery jars." Add difficulty by using smaller objects. After counting, learners secretly record their exact...

Money doesn't grow on trees—it grows on walls. Using pictures of a Guggenheim art installation consisting of one-dollar bills glued to a wall, future mathematicians consider the monetary value of the bills used in the installation....

This is your ticket to understanding estimation. Scholars estimate the number of tickets on a ticket roll. To perform the task, they use pictures and given dimensions of a ticket roll and of a single ticket and apply concepts of area and...

Solve story problems using fractions or decimals. Then, determine the reasonableness of answers using estimation.The detailed lesson plan includes essential questions, vocabulary, a materials list, and links to related units.

In this estimating practice worksheet, students sharpen their math skills as they learn how to make likely estimates and try the 2 extra practice activities.

How accurate are robots? Groups draw lines by moving robots backwards and forwards by one rotation of the wheels. Using the appropriate formula, they determine the percent error in the length of the lines in relation to the calculated...

Pupils work with a pizza shop's menu to determine the total number of pizzas possible from their ingredient list, how much the pizzas would cost, and how long it would take to eat all of them. The assessment concludes by having scholars...

Let's find a way to determine how many there are. Given a diagram of trees on a plantation, pupils devise a way to estimate the number of old and new trees. Using their methods, learners create estimates for the number of the two types...

A second attack at figuring out the number of leaves on a tree, this activity makes both an excellent follow-up to version 1 and a stand-alone activity. Learners practice setting parameters and deciding acceptable estimate precision, and...

Take a seat on the parade route with a holiday-themed set of word problems. Young mathematicians answer questions based on the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Parade in New York City, including finding the average number of members in a...

How long would it take to break into a safe by testing every possible combination of codes? Pupils view a video clip of this happening and must determine the total amount of time before success. They measure how long each step takes, add...

What a great big skillet you have. The resource introduces the class to the world's largest stainless steel skillet. The class creates a model of the skillet and a typical 12-inch skillet and compares the relative sizes of their areas....