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Compare Time
In this estimating time learning exercise, 2nd graders solve 6 problems in which the time it takes to perform a specific task is estimated. Students choose an estimate from two answers.
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Standard Units of Measure
Learners explore linear measurement. They choose appropriate measuring tools, measure three classroom items, and record their results. A class discussion ensues in which everyone decides the best way to present their data.
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Checking Addition and Subtraction by Estimation
In this mathematics worksheet, students solve various equations using different methods. They estimate each answer by checking the additions and subtractions given for each. Then, students write in the decision column wither definitely...
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Small Angle Calculations
Students work with circles, angles and estimating angles in the night sky. In this circles and angles lesson, students practice measuring a degree using the circumference of a circle and apply the degree to determine a way to use their...
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Cupids Estimation
Learners use candied hearts to estimate how many will fill the heart on the Valentine's Day themed page. They then do a final count after they have finished the estimation activities.
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Estimating
In this estimation activity, students estimate in word problems and graphs. Students round numbers to help them complete the estimation problems.
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Estimating
In this number estimation learning exercise, 2nd graders use the illustrated creatures in each box to estimate the total number of items to the nearest ten.
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Cells All Around
Students measure the size of an epithelial cell and to estimate the number of epithelial cells in a given area of the body. After watching a video on cells, student groups perform an experiment using a microscope to view some of their...
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Board Game
In this estimation worksheet, students roll dice and land on spaces in this Zombie Board Game and round the 3 digit number to the nearest one hundred. Students complete 30 problems.
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Estimating With Decimals
In this math activity, students complete 14 problems where they estimate money amounts and multiplication products using numbers with decimals. Examples are provided in this well-designed activity.
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Estimating Numbers on a Number Line From 0 to 10
For this estimating numbers on a number line worksheet, students estimate the 8 whole numbers that the arrows are pointing to on 4 number lines.
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Decimals test
In this decimals worksheet, students complete a test asking them questions on rounding, sums, and metric units involving decimals. Students complete 20 problems.
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Importance of Estimation
Students discover the ability to estimate based on viewing photographs of objects. In this number sense instructional activity, students view photographs of numerous objects in which they must train their eyes to create an educated...
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ESTIMATING LOCAL SEA LEVEL
Students observe the local environment based upon the sea level variations and examine many clues which can indicate sea level change.
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Estimating Activity
In this estimating instructional activity, students estimate numbers of items in pictures, checking the box they determine has the closest number. A reference website for additional resources is given.
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Estimating Fish Populations
Learners describe the mark/recapture method used to estimate fish populations. They explain the importance of being able to predict population numbers.
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Mystery Stars: Estimating Whole Numbers Using Fractions Shown on Sectors of a Circle
In this set of fraction worksheets, learners cut out 6 pages of circles that show fractions with stars covering different sections of circles. They show one section of the circle in order to estimate the whole number of stars by looking...
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Estimating
In this estimating worksheet, students solve 6 different problems that include some form of estimation in each. First, they define estimate as a way to round their answers sensible and carry out the calculation by hand. Then, students...
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Number Sense
First graders practice rounding 4 digit numbers using place value concepts. In this estimating sums and differences lesson, 1st graders explore clustering, rounding, and front end estimation as methods for rounding decimals.
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Estimating Expenses
In this estimation worksheet, students estimate expenses of different items by solving word problems. Students estimate expenses for 5 problems.
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Estimating The Number Of Civilizations In The Milky Way Galaxy
Students estimate the number of civilizations in the galaxy by first estimating the number of craters on the Moon and then by performing estimates of multiple-variable systems culminating in the use of the Drake Equation.
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Estimation 2: Sum and Difference
In this estimation worksheet, students 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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What Do You Think?
In this estimating sums and differences worksheet, students solve 6 problems in which the answer to a 3 digit addition or subtraction problem is estimated. Students then solve the problem for an exact answer. There will be carrying and...
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Estimating Products
In this estimating products learning exercise, students practice their large number multiplication skills as well as their rounding abilities. They are also challenged with word problems and a table.