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Over and Under Estimation

For Teachers 1st
First graders distinguish between an over-estimate and an under-estimate. They estimate the number of beans that can be held in a hand, organize data and actual findings.
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Pumpkin Math

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine a pumpkin and make several estimations based on the number of lines around it, its circumference and the number of seeds it has.
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Pea Brain! Explorations in Estimation

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Pupils estimate how many peas fit in a container. In this science lesson, students calculate the weight of a pea and record it. They use this data to calculate how many peas fit in a human brain.
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Dog Lot Math

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners use their problem-solving skills to answer math problems. They determine the cost of feeding sled dogs. They share their answers with the class.
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Estimate the Difference

For Students 4th - 5th
In this estimation worksheet, students estimate the difference by rounding each two-digit number to the nearest ten. Students complete ten estimation problems.
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Euler Encore 1

For Teachers 11th - 12th
In this math worksheet, students use Euler's Method to solve differential equations. They are given an equation to graph (y'). Students sketch that equation as well as the related equation (y). They find the area of given rectangles and...
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Homework Handout for Class 28

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this calculus worksheet, learners are given 3 short-answer problems regarding Newton's method, generalized Babylonian algorithms and estimation.
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Ratios, Proportions, and Percents

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders use ratios and proportions to solve real-life problems.  In this using ratios and proportions to solve real-life problems lesson, 8th graders estimate the cost of a road trip.  Students estimate the distance...
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Estimating Sums and Differences

For Students 7th
In this estimation of sums and differences worksheet, 7th graders solve 20 different problems that are related to estimation of numbers. They add or subtract each problem as shown. Then, students estimate the sums and differences for...
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Estimating Fractions

For Students 6th - 7th
In this estimating fractions learning exercise, students solve 20 various problems that include estimation in each. They estimate the sum or difference in each of the problems shown on the sheet. Students calculate each mixed number into...
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Estimate Products: Reteach

For Students 4th - 5th
In this estimating products learning exercise, students review two steps to help estimate products. Students then estimate the products by rounding the factor greater than 10 to its greatest place.
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Activity: Estimate Time

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this estimating time review worksheet, students practice their estimation skills as they estimate how many times they can do 3 activities in 1 minute. Students check their work and then identify things that take them 30 seconds, 5...
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Adjusting the Quotient

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use number facts to estimate quotients. In this division lesson plan, 4th graders examine long division problems to determine which multiple of ten will help them determine a number that is close to a quotient. They adjust...
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Round and Estimate

For Students 3rd - 5th
For this estimation and rounding worksheet, students estimate sums or differences by rounding to the nearest hundred mile, then find the total distance from one given spot to another. 
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Estimate High and Low: Compatible Numbers

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this estimation worksheet, students read about compatible numbers and complete a chart, estimating quotients and determining if estimations were "over or under." Students then answer questions related to the chart.
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Counting Blood Cells

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students observe number sense by participating in an estimation activity. For this blood cells lesson, students identify the importance of blood cells in the human body and discuss how tiny they are. Students utilize paper dots as a...
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Guess and Check Word Problems

For Students 4th - 6th
Using the guess and check method, learners solve six word problems involving multiplication and division. Each problem presents a different scenario for students to solve. The instructional activity could be used for individual or small...
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Cynthia's Perfect Punch

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Using a real-world example, this problem illustrates the thought process that learners need to engage in to understand adding mixed numbers with common denominators. First by looking at estimation, and then by drawing models that...
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Compare Time

For Students 2nd
For this estimating time worksheet, 2nd graders solve 6 problems in which the time it takes to perform a specific task is estimated. Students choose an estimate from two answers.
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It's About Time

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
First, second, and third graders explore elapsed time through estimation and prediction. They work with a partner to estimate how long it will take to perform various tasks. One person uses a stop watch to time his or her partner...
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Irrational Numbers on the Number Line

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
There are four irrational numbers that participants need to graph. Pi(π), -(½ x π), and √17 are easy to approximate with common rational numbers. On the other hand, the commentary describing the irrational number 2√2 is not...
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A Mass of Pennies

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners estimate and determine the number of cents (pennies) that are needed to equal the mass of a variety of common objects. They develop a process for measuring and explore concepts related to units of measurement.
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Portrait Proportions and Flesh Tones

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Using the provided blank face template, learners of any age draw to learn how to create proper facial proportions. This lesson focuses on two dimensional facial proportions, how to estimate those proportions, and drawing techniques. If...
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M&Ms Count and Crunch

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners practice skills involving statistics and probability by making predictions on number of each color candy in one pound bag of M&Ms. They record both guesses and actual quantities, calculate percentages, and create bar graphs...

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