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Corbett Maths

Instantaneous Rates of Change

For Students 8th - 12th Standards
Here's a great lesson that looks at slope as an instantaneous change. Using an estimated tangent line, the presenter shows the class how to find an approximation for the instantaneous rate of change. Scholars determine the slope of the...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Traffic Jam

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
How many cars would be involved in a traffic jam 12 miles long? A slightly ambiguous writing prompt gives learners the opportunity to practice making reasonable assumptions to tackle a real-life problem. Few details are given, so they...
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Didax

Pi Day #1a – Discovering Pi

For Students 6th - 10th Standards
Unravel the mystery behind the infamous number pi. Scholars complete a series of activities that explores where pi comes from, its digits and estimation strategies. Pupils should be ready to measure, calculate, and look for patterns to...
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Curated OER

Estimating Sums and Differences

For Students 4th
In this estimation worksheet, 4th graders estimate the sum or difference of 15 math problems. Students write their answers underneath each math problem on the worksheet.
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Math Mammoth

Estimating

For Students 6th
In this math worksheet, 6th graders find the values for the 3 sets of problems that focus upon the skill of estimation with the help of the graphic organizers.
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Curated OER

How Far From the Fountain?

For Students 4th - 6th
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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Curated OER

Recognizing Exact Numbers or Estimates

For Students 4th - 6th
In this estimation learning exercise, students read a word problem about the Lincoln Memorial and then answer 4 fill in the blank questions where they decide whether they need to use an exact number or an estimate to answer each question.
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Curated OER

Tiptoe Through the Tulips

For Students 3rd
For this estimation worksheet, 3rd graders look over 4 pictures and choose by multiple choice what part of each garden is planted with tulips. Students draw two original maps as requested at the bottom of the worksheet.
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Curated OER

Estimating Percents

For Students 4th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students complete 13 problems where they estimate the percents of shaded figures, fractions, and more. Examples are provided in this well-designed worksheet.
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Curated OER

Number Sense and Operations

For Students 5th
In this number sense and operations worksheet, 5th graders solve 17 different types of problems that include estimation and determining the exact answer of an equation. First, they determine the sum of two numbers closest to one listed....
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Curated OER

Estimate Fractions Worksheet

For Students 4th - 5th
In this fraction estimation instructional activity, students complete eight problems where they estimate the fractions to the nearest whole number. The fractions on the instructional activity are mixed and improper.
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Scholastic

Mathematics

For Students 2nd - 4th
Three word problems prompt young learners to review their test-taking skills. Each problem provides five possible answers, allowing kids to use the most efficient strategy when solving for the answer.
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Curated OER

Counting (Up to 120)

For Students K - 2nd
These five sets of objects provide a counting challenge for learners: will they discover strategies to make their job easier? Each array has between 44 and 95 objects in rows. Have learners do the first one, then review their strategies....
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Curated OER

Rounding and Estimation

For Students 3rd - 5th
For this rounding and estimating worksheet, students learn how to round numbers up and down. They also read about using estimations to quickly calculate answers to difficult math problems. Students then solve the 12 rounding questions in...
Interactive
Curated OER

Brain Booster: Estimation and Repeated Addition

For Students 4th - 5th
For 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...
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Curated OER

Estimation of Sets of Items

For Students K
In this estimation worksheet, students examine sets of items. They determine which set of items have closest to 13 in the first example, and which has closest to 10 in the second example.
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Curated OER

Estimation With Whole Numbers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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.
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Curated OER

Estimation 4: Sum and Difference

For Teachers 6th - 7th
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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Curated OER

May Fair Shopping- Estimation Worksheet

For Students 3rd
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...
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Alberta Learning

Area and Perimeter of Irregular Shapes

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
Evaluate young mathematicians' understanding of area and perimeter with this series of three assessment tasks. Challenging students to not only calculate the area and perimeter of irregular shapes, but to explain in writing their...
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Balanced Assessment

Catenary

For Students 11th - 12th
Develop a model for a hanging chain. Pupils find a mathematical model for a hanging chain and then they compare their models to the precise function that models the curve. Scholars come up with a strategy to determine how close...
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SaveandInvest.org

The True Cost of Owning a Car

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Almost every teen wants a car, but can they really afford one? The instructional activity walks pupils through how to identify a budget, find all of the costs associated with car ownership, and determine if they should buy the car or...
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Curated OER

Length

For Students 2nd - 3rd Standards
Without using a ruler, learners estimate the relative length of various lines in these three scenarios. The first two are set up as maps, with learners determining the shortest and longest distances from one position to another. The last...
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Curated OER

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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