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Expert Estimators

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A rich and well-designed lesson on estimation is here for you. The lesson utilizes a video; ITV Series: The Eddie Files 'Estimation: Going to the Dogs,' along with many websites. Several fantastic learning activities are...
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Online video games plus curriculum-based math equals an engaging educational tool.

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders use online math games to practice understanding the skill of estimation and order of operations. In this lesson, 7th graders use the internet to play online games to strengthen their understanding of these skills. 
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Estimation and Computation

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders practice their estimation skills using blocks. In this math lesson, 2nd graders explain how estimating makes addition easier. They complete a worksheet after the lesson to reinforce new learning.
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Leaves for Our Tree

For Teachers 2nd
Young mathematicians review fact families and create a Math Fact Family Tree. This clever lesson plan includes some excellent printouts that support the lesson plan.
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The Sum of Our Integer Intelligences

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young mathematicians explore integers. They review adding integers through engaging in mathematical labs. Each lab station is designed to reflect one of the multiple intelligences. Resources for all activities are provided.
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Virginia Department of Education

Integers: Multiplication and Division

For Teachers 7th
Rules are meant to be broken ... but not integer multiplication and division rules. Learners use chips to model integer multiplication and division. The results of the activity help them develop integer rules for these operations.
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Jack and the Beanstalk Estimation

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students use estimation and pencil-paper calculations to help Jack and his mother solve a variety of life problems. They solve problems using various math operations, i.e., addition, subtraction, and measurement.
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Adding Two- and Three-Digit Numbers

For Teachers 5th - 7th
In this adding two- and three-digit numbers worksheet, students, with a partner, problem solve and calculate the answers to eight mathematical word problems and equations.
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Estimation in Multiplication

For Teachers 6th - 7th
In this math worksheet, students multiply single digit numbers by two and three digit numbers. Students estimate by rounding the largest number to its leading digit. Students complete two word problems that illustrate applications of...
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Estimation: Compatible Numbers

For Teachers 6th - 7th
In this estimation worksheet, students read real word problems and mentally estimate answers. Individually, they complete eight multiple choice problems using compatible numbers or rounding to determine their answers. Students evaluate...
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Twelve Days of Christmas--Prediction, Estimation, Addition, Table and Chart

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Scholars explore graphing. They will listen to and sing "The Twelve Days of Christmas" and estimate how many gifts were mentioned in the song. Then complete a data chart representing each gift given in the song. They also construct...
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Estimating Sums and Differences

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Work on rounding, estimating, adding, and subtracting with a helpful math activity! Fifth graders study different sets of addition and subtraction problems, and after rounding each number to the leading digit, they estimate what the sum...
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Estimating Sums of Money

For Students 4th - 6th
By rounding, scholars find that adding money amounts becomes a breeze! They round two and three-digit numbers (with decimals) in these addition problems to get approximate sums. For each, mathematicians write the new addition equation...
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Math Doctor

Chapter 5: Decimal Notation

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Explore all things decimal in this thorough series of introduction activities. Including scripting for the teacher and detailed descriptions and examples, the plan begins by reviewing the basics of place value and writing fractions as...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Estimation Station: Why Estimating is Better than Guessing

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Youngsters discover the difference between estimating and guessing. They estimate how many items are contained in a jar as they read a story. After the story, pupils discover the differences between estimating and guessing and create a...
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Sums and Differences of Decimals

For Students 6th Standards
Sometimes dealing with decimals is so much easier than dealing with fractions. The ninth lesson in a 21-part module has the class consider situations when it might be easier to add or subtract fractions by first converting to...
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EngageNY

Fraction Multiplication and the Products of Decimals

For Students 6th Standards
Class members come up with a hypothesis on the number of decimal digits in the product of two decimals. Learners work in groups to complete several decimal multiplication problems. The results help groups develop a conjecture on the...
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Virginia Department of Education

Adding and Subtracting Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
Your learners will enjoy playing a game as a motivator to learning and remembering the adding and subtracting of fractions.
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Number and Operations: Webbing Our Way Through Numbers

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore estimation and place value. In this place value instructional activity, 2nd graders estimate and construct numbers while working with spider activities. Students use addition and subtraction to compare estimates....
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Estimating with Whole Numbers

For Students 6th
In this estimation worksheet, 6th graders take a quiz estimating 13 problems with whole numbers. Students utilize the concepts of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Students answer 4 questions regarding a word problem...
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Mental Math Counts

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students use mental math. They describe reasonable and unreasonable sums and differences. Students use mental math to find the sums and differences of addition and subtraction facts at random. They solve addition and subtraction facts...
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Math is Everywhere!

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this everyday math skills pretest, students answer ten multiple choice questions based on their knowledge of everyday math skills such as estimation, addition, and measurement.
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Estimation 2: Sum and Difference

For Teachers 6th - 7th
In this estimation worksheet, young scholars mentally solve eight multiple choice problems involving addition and subtraction. They arrive at their answers through the process of using compatible numbers or rounding. Students read story...
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Add It Up In Number Ville! Adding 2-Digit Numbers With and Without Regrouping

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners explore adding 2-digit numbers. In this math lesson, students identify 2-digit numbers and use base ten blocks to practice adding. Learners use addition to break a code.