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How long does it take to get to the end of a toilet paper roll? Pupils use their estimation strategies to find lengths of common items. For example, knowing the area of a roll of toilet paper, scholars determine the length of the full roll.
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- Bring in rolls of toilet paper, a VHS tape, and pennies to use as reference
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