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Add and Subtract Decimals with Front-End Estimation: Wooden Beams InteractiveAdd and Subtract Decimals with Front-End Estimation: Wooden Beams Interactive
Publisher
CK-12 Foundation
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Interactives
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For Teacher Use
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Duration
30 mins
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Year
2014
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Add and Subtract Decimals with Front-End Estimation: Wooden Beams

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A six-question interactive tasks mathematicians to solve addition and subtraction problems using front-end estimation. Question types consist of multiple-choice and true or false. A set of wooden beams that can be measured using moveable tools help participants solve problems. Peers discuss front-end estimation. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

adding decimals, decimals, subtracting decimals, estimation, estimating differences, estimating sums, measurement, measuring tools, length

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Open the link on several devices, direct small groups to complete the interactive as one of their math center rotations 
  • Walkthrough each problem with the class, invite volunteers or choose class members randomly to share their thought process, end the practice with a whole-class discussion
  • Assign the link as a May Do activity for early finishers to work on when other math work is completed   

Classroom Considerations

  • Learners should know how to use front-end estimation 
  • A free-Ck-12 account is required to open and complete the interactive 

Pros

  • Responses are graded instantly
  • Hints and information can be accessed if needed 
  • Wooden beams create a clear visual aid

Cons

  • None

Common Core

6.NS.B.3

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