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...

Go big or go home! Learners watch a video rendition of the creation of a penny pyramid. Their task is to determine the number of pennies in the pyramid. The lesson encourages multiple methods, including function building or volume formulas.

Second graders participate in various activities which help them explain and explain the difference between an estimate and an exact amount.

Second graders round to the closest five, ten, and hundred. They use place-value concepts of grouping based upon powers of ten (thousandths, hundredths, tenths, ones, tens, hundreds, thousands) within the decimal number system.

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.

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

In this computation and estimation learning exercise, students take turns with a partner, read the first problem, and determine if the problem requires estimation or computation and circle the matching letter. Students then solve the...

In this sums and differences worksheet, 6th graders solve 20 different problems that including the estimation of numbers in each one. They estimate the sum or difference found in each problem and write it in the space provided. Then,...

In this estimation worksheet, students estimate the distance on a city map based on the scale given to them. Students answer 4 short answer questions.

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.

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...

In this circle graphs worksheet, students solve and complete 8 different problems that include word problems referring to two different circle graphs shown. First, they follow the directions for each problem and complete the table that...

How much does a seagull weigh? Kids estimate weight by choosing the closest option out of three, using ounces, pounds, and tons. 

Five questions—multiple-choice, fill in the blank, and discussion—make up an interactive that challenges scholars to mail a teddy bear using the smallest box possible without squishing it. A box with movable sides allows mathematicians...

In this estimating products activity, students interpret data on the yearly diets of the average American, then solve 6 word problems where they must estimate products by rounding the larger factor to its greatest place value.

Approximate the volume of a solid of revolution. Using a method similar to approximating the area under a curve, pupils investigate the volume of a solid of revolution. The learners use a given definite integral to find the volume of...

Students get an opportunity to practice estimation skills in a real life situation after a unit on estimation has been taught.

Second graders explore estimation and rounding concepts using goldfish crackers and a song! They solve problems by estimating and rounding numbers and pick numbers within reason to represent certain objects.

Students use this hands-on math center to explore estimation and counting by tens with Goldfish.

Students use four different computer estimation applets with several classroom estimation activities.

For this elementary math worksheet, students find the answers to the 10 problems written in the multiple choice format in order to develop critical thinking skills.

In this daily math problem worksheet, students complete three activities that help use estimation and solve problems with repeated addition. Students show their work using pictures, numbers, or words and may use cubes, number lines or...

In this math computation review for grade 5 instructional activity, 5th graders answer 25 multiple choice mixed problems with the answer key included.