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Making Predictions About Measurement
Upper graders experiment with measurement. They estimate the length, volume, and weight of various objects, then rotate through stations making predictions concerning measurements and then testing their predictions.
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It Takes Ten
Review and use standard units of measure with your math class. They move from station to station estimating and measuring length, volume, weight, and area. At each station they estimate and measure, and then compute the difference...
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Nonstandard Units, Homework 17.1
Here is a very good estimating and measuring length with nonstandard units worksheet. Learners use paper clips and toothpicks to estimate and measure the real objects pictured in each problem, then write ten answers.
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Measurement and Conversion of Units in a Recipe
In a cross-curricular measurement and literacy lesson, your class will identify and compare cooking measurement instruments. They read a recipe and sequence a set of similar instructions in which the steps have been mixed up....
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Measuring Volume/Capacity Using the Metric System
There is more than one way to measure an amount, as learners discover by applying multiple measurement tools in these activities. Centimeter cubes, cylinders, beakers, and measuring cups are used to find the volume of regular and...
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How Tall is that Tree?
Students use their feet to measure distance between themselves and a tree trunk. In this distance lesson, students use the number of steps, and string to measure distances and height of the tree. Students can get the tree...
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Measuring Scavenger Hunt
Students participate in a measuring scavenger hunt. Students choose items around the room to estimate and measure. Students try measuring with their hands and compare with other students who did the same. Students discuss why their...
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I’ve Got the POWER Wind Energy Potential at Your School
The 20th lesson in a 21-part series connects the wind data and expectations of a turbine to whether such devices should be built in your area. Scholars begin with estimating the wind potential at school by using long-term climate...
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Estimating 0-10
In this estimating worksheet, students estimate the whole numbers that arrows on a number line are pointing to, 0-10. A website reference for additional activities is given.
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Estimation: Compatible Numbers
In this estimation worksheet, learners 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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Equal Estimates- Decimals
In this decimal estimation worksheet, students estimate a set of addition and subtraction problems, rounding to the nearest whole number, then place each problem in the box that contains its estimated sum or difference.
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Estimating With Fractions
Seventh graders, exploring methods to estimate fractions, take notes on estimating fractions, 7th graders write letters to explain the process of estimating fractions and mixed numbers to someone who does not know the concept. Students...
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Estimating
In this addition worksheet, students estimate the value of the addition problems to the nearest 10. Students complete 8 estimation problems.
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Estimating
In this estimating worksheet, students estimate the four digit numbers given to them to the nearest thousand. Students complete 10 problems total.
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Estimating
In this estimation learning exercise, students estimate the three digit numbers to the nearest hundreds. Students complete 10 problems total.
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Estimate to the Nearest Ten
In this estimation worksheet, learners estimate a set of 10 numbers to the nearest 10. A reference website for additional resources is given.
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Estimating he Value of a Definite Integral
In this definite integral activity, students solve three integrals for a defined value. They use the midpoint, trapezoidal, and Simpson's rules each one time to estimate the value of a definite integral.
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Estimating Turtle Size and Age
Students investigate how to estimate the age and size of turtles, and examine variability in scientific data. They read an informational handout, identify the parts of the shell, measure the shell and estimate the age, and record the...
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Estimating Volume: Post Test
In this estimating volume activity, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions, clicking on an answer link to view correct answers. Page is labeled as a "post test."
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How Close Can You Get? Estimating
Students work collaboratively to determine how many crackers are in a large container. They then view a video to see how often people use estimation in their jobs, and another video to watch students work on figuring out appropriate...
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Estimating and Rounding-Pretest Questions
In this estimating and rounding worksheet, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions. Students may click on a link for answers or to print page.
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Estimating Quotients
In this estimating quotients worksheet, 4th graders estimate the quotient in 12 math problems and write the numbers they used on the lines provided.
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Estimating
In this estimating worksheet, students study the models of 15 dots arranged in a triangle, circle and pentagon. In each of 3 problems, students ring the dotted shapes that show more than 15 and cross out the dots that show less.
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Estimate the Proper Fractions
In this estimation learning exercise, students estimate 7 given fractions to the nearest whole number. Answers are included on page 2.