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Estimation

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders gain an understanding of estimation as an educated guess. They explore measuring and how looking at various object size and shape can help form ones guess towards estimation. They use dinosaurs for an estimation activity.
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Estimating Products

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this math worksheet, learners round numbers to their leading digit. They multiply the results to find the estimation of the exact answer. Students estimate and then find the exact answer on six problems.
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Estimation and Measurement

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students use unconventional units of measure to estimate and measure.
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Introduction to Estimation and Making Arrays

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore the concept of estimating and organizing a group of objects into an array to count the exact number of items. They create their own arrays and practice elements of estimation.
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Estimate Quotients: Practice

For Students 4th - 5th
In this estimating quotients worksheet, students estimate the quotients in the sixteen division equations. Students then complete two test prep questions.
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Estimation Quiz: Use a Table

For Students 5th - 6th
In this estimation worksheet, students use information about planets, given in a table, to complete a 16 question quiz. Answers are included on page 2. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Estimate Quotients and Check Division With Multiplication

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore how to estimate quotients and check their division with multiplication. They practice rounding the divisor and the dividend. Students compare the estimate to the exact answer and determine if it is reasonable.
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Book Title: Ten Flashing Fireflies

For Teachers K
This activity engages learners in a variety of activities to build 1 to 1 correspondence, estimation, and problem solving skills. They discuss problem solving strategies, hear the story Ten Flashing Fireflies, compose their own word...
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"Math Curse" by Jon Scieszka

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice estimation skills for measurement, and work with metric units of measurement.
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Using Math with Sale Papers

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders estimate their results and then prove through calculations. In this math lesson plan, 5th graders solve problems using multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. They also use mental math to solve their problems.
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Math is Everywhere! Post Test

For Students 4th - 6th
In this math test learning exercise, students complete 10 multiple choice questions covering a wide variety of math concepts. An answer link is included.
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Grade 5 Basic Math

For Students 5th
In this grade 5 math learning exercise, 5th graders answer a set of 22 multiple choice problem solving and estimation questions. Worksheet may be completed on-line and answers submitted.
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Five Second Dash

For Teachers K - 6th
Learners estimate how far they can run, jump, or hop in five seconds, then check their prediction.  In this estimation lesson, student predict how far they can run, hop, or jump in five seconds and then try it.
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Approximation of Pi

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the concept of Pi.  In this Pi lesson, students measure the circumference and diameter of a circle.  High schoolers record the diameter and circumference measurements from their classmates.  Students...
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How Tall is that Tree?

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students apply their math skills to develop an accurate estimate of the height of a tall tree. Three different methods are outlined. All grade levels should be able to perform the shadow method and the proportional method.
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Estimating

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students complete a worksheet.  In this estimation lesson plan, students view various ties and estimate the number of objects or pictures on it.  Students complete a worksheet on estimation and then make their own tie pattern.
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Estimating with Whole Numbers

For Students 6th
In this estimation instructional activity, 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...
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Measurement Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students review estimation, measurement, fractions, decimals while familiarizing themselves with a new classroom at the beginning of the year.
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One Size Fits All?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners describe the differences between an estimate and a guess. They create reasonable estimates based on comparison and activities. Students explain how estimation is helpful in showing the relative size on a scale. They also...
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Real-World Reasonableness

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders apply math to real-world situations. In this mathematics lesson, 5th graders are read the book, "Math Curse," which discusses ways in which math is used each day. Students then write a sequel to the book in groups,...
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Decimal Word Problems

For Students 4th - 6th
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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Estimating School Store Purchases

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
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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Number Sense and Operations

For Students 7th
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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Jelly Bean Math

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners estimate, measure, compute, and create patterns using jelly beans. In small groups, they solve various calculations, place jelly beans into groups, invent a new flavor, create a pattern, and complete a worksheet.

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