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Estimating
A good estimator usually has a good number sense. Make good estimators out of your class with this fun estimation activity. They review words that express estimation, estimate the number of three different sets, and then estimate the...
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Classroom JR - Rounding to Hundreds
In this rounding numbers activity, students found the given number to the nearest hundredth value place. The objective is to enhance students' understanding of rounding numbers and value places.
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Air: The Math Link
Inflate this unit on the science of air with these math skills practice and word problems. Accompanying the children's story Mr. Slaptail's Secret, this resource covers a wide range of math topics including the four basic operations,...
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K-5 Mathematics Module: Number and Number Sense
Reinforce number sense with a collection of math lessons for kindergarteners through fifth graders. Young mathematicians take part in hands-on activities, learning games, and complete skills-based worksheets to enhance proficiency in...
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Rounding to the Tens Place
First graders practice rounding to the nearest hundred and tens place. In this rounding lesson, 1st graders watch a video on and discuss the process of rounding to the nearest hundreds place with the teacher's guidance. Students...
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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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Estimating Activity
In this estimating worksheet, 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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Telling Time as an Everyday Use of Numbers
How can we estimate time? Have your young mathematicians make a clock. Then they compare and contrast types of clocks. They practice writing times in two different ways and make a book about telling time.
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Estimating Practice
In this number sense worksheet, students examine the picture and estimate the number of ants in the picture.
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Book Title: Great Estimations
Explore estimation with your math class. They will estimate how many Cheerios are in a box. Then count and group 50 Cheerios on a twist tie and attach groups to represent hundreds. They then discuss and practice skip counting and revise...
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Ready to Round
First graders are introduced to the concept of rounding to the nearest ten through the use of a number line created from a hundreds chart.
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Guessing Jar
In this guessing jar learning exercise, 1st graders write down their guess for how many marbles are in the jar, then count and record the answer, and complete 3 sentences about the numbers.
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M&M Graphing and Probability
Students sort, classify, and graph M & M's. They create pictographs and bar graphs with the colors and numbers in each bag of M & M's. They calculate the ratio and probability based on class results.
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Using Graphs and Charts
Students complete T charts and manipulate numbers using graphs and charts. For this math graphs and charts lesson, students review the concepts of pattern and function. Students then complete practice pages where they manipulate numbers...
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Making Estimations in Measurement
Students explore estimating and measurement with the story of Jack and the Beanstalk. They read and discuss the story, estimate and measure their own height, circumference, and length of their foot, and draw and paint a giant using...
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How Much Is On The Floor?
Learners estimate the number of items in a group. In this estimation lesson, students are presented with random objects to clean up. Learners estimate how many items are present and then compare the actual number of items to their...
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Guesstimate? NO Estimate!
Students discover the advantage of estimation over simple guessing using number relationships. They also discover how useful a mathematical tool estimation is in everyday life.
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Making Estimations in Measurement
Students utilize their knowledge of measurement in making accurate measurements and estimations.
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Putting Together Ten
Groups explore sets of 10 items in two varieties (i.e. 3 white buttons and 7 black ones, or 5 bears and 5 bunnies). They brainstorm about their objects, write math sentences to represent what they have, and report their discoveries to...
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M & M Math
Students sort M & Ms by a given attribute, and estimate how many M & Ms are in two bags. They graph their M & Ms and conclude which color they have the most and least of, then students combine sets of M & Ms together and...
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How Many in a Minute
Students estimate what they can accomplish in a minute. In this estimation lesson, students guess how many jumping jacks or stars they can draw in a minute. They get timed and see how close they are to their prediction.
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Easy Estimation
Students use estimation as a math strategy. Students estimate the number of small snacks that are presented to them. Students count the snack items after they have estimated how many there are, before the class snack on a daily basis.