Through estimating, scholars are able to make these word problems simpler as they multiply to find approximate answers. Using an example as guidance, they solve five scenarios, each of which has space for learners to show their work. The answers are preceded by the word about to reinforce this idea of estimating. This also may work as an introduction to averaging because scholars are using average numbers to complete these math equations. Multiplication problems with factors up to three digits are on the worksheet.

Common Core

3.OA.A.3 3.OA.D.8 3.NBT.A.1 3.NBT.A.2 MP2 MP4