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Decimal Word Problems
In this problem solving activity, students use their knowledge of decimals, estimation, multiplication, and division to solve story problems. Students solve eight problems.
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How Far From the Fountain?
In this estimation worksheet, students estimate and measure ten landmarks from the fountain in inches. Students also answer two word problems involving coordinates.
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Number Sense and Operations
In this number sense and operations worksheet, 7th graders solve 15 different types of problems that include estimation and expanded notation. First, they simplify various equations by following the order of operations. Then, students...
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Estimating School Store Purchases
Students examine uses for estimating, and round purchase prices to estimate total purchases in a simulated school store setting. They discuss what it means for an item to be on sale, and observe the teacher work through the process of...
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Solving Problems
Second graders become familiar with need strategies for computation of money problems and estimating sums. In this computation lesson plan, 2nd graders solve real life problems to understand estimation and money problems.
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EASY AS PUMPKIN PIE
Students demonstrate place values using pumpkin seeds as a math manipulative. They use manipulatives, models, known facts, properties and relationships to explain thinking processes. They estimate the number of seeds in their pumpkin.
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Study Buddies: Estimating Quotients
In this math worksheet, students will work with a coach to solve a division problems by estimating quotients. Students will follow a step-by-step process and notes are provided for the coach.
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Sorting and Analyzing
Students explore sorting and graphing. In this math instructional activity, students create and analyze a class bar graph about their birthday months. They then estimate and sort candies to make and analyze their own bar graph.
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At the Toy Store
In this writing math problems worksheet, 3rd graders write four math problems involving three toy store scenarios stated on the worksheet. Students determine if they are an estimate or an exact solution to the problems.
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Count On It!
Young scholars investigate money. In this consumer math lesson, students use coins, identify their value, then group them in various ways to equal a dollar.
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Profit From Pumpkins
Third graders cut open a pumpkin. In this math activity, 3rd graders complete the worksheet "From Seed to Pumpkin" and then clean out their pumpkins to see how many seeds are in it.
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Estimate Products Practice 21.3
In this multiplication worksheet, students estimate the products in 19 problems in which two or three digits is multiplied by single digits. There are no examples or instructions on the page.
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Addition and Estimation
In this addition and estimation learning exercise, students complete 3 sections in which they use estimation and addition to solve the problems. There are 8 problems on this learning exercise and students can check their answer by...
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Aaron's Designs
Working with transformations allows the class to take a turn for the better. The short assessment has class members perform transformations on the coordinate plane. The translations, reflections, and rotations create pattern designs on...
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Solving Systems Graphically
When guess and check gets old, it's time to start graphing! An instructive lesson explains how to solve a system of linear equations using graphing. Equations are in both slope-intercepts and standard form.
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When Close Enough is Good Enough
Students describe the difference between an estimate and a guess. They create reasonable estimates based on observation and hands-on activities. They synthesize estimated based on interaction with online activities.
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Weight Game
Learners estimate and compare grapefruit weights. In this weight measurement and literacy activity, students listen to the story Nate's Big Hair and the Grapefruit in There, then estimate the weight of a grapefruit after holding it....
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Amazing Transpiration
Learners observe a leaf and discuss the way that water is released from a leaf through its stomata. For this water cycle lesson, students calculate how much water leaves produce from a whole tree.
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Beanie Baby Bonanza
Third graders add and subtract decimals. In this third grade mathematics lesson, 3rd graders are given an imaginary $100 to purchase five Beanie Babies. Students determine which five they would like to purchase and estimate...
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Probability and Geometry
Students examine the relationship between probability and geometry to solve problems. In this geometry and probability lesson, students investigate the effect of changing percentages on a spinner to the probability of landing on a...
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Homework: Simple Rounding to 10
In this simple rounding learning exercise, students solve 12 different problems that include rounding to the nearest ten in each. First, they write the ten nearest to the number on a number line. Then, students identify the number in...
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Linear Systems: Least Squares Approximations
In this least squares approximation worksheet, students use linear algebra to find the least square error and the equation of a line for given points. They find the equation of a parabola through provided points. This four-page...
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Estimation 4: Sum and Difference
In this estimation worksheet, students read story problems, determine the correct operation, and mentally evaluate the problem by using compatible numbers or through the process of rounding. Students complete three multiple choice problems.
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May Fair Shopping- Estimation Worksheet
In this exact or estimate worksheet, 3rd graders examine the items they will need to plan a May Fair at their school. They decide whether they will be able estimate or whether they will need an exact count of each item. They plan what...