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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Estimation

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explore size estimation in one, two, and three dimensions! Multiple levels of difficulty allow for progressive skill improvement.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Estimation

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore size estimation in one, two and three dimensions! Multiple levels of difficulty allow for progressive skill improvement.
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US Census Bureau

Us Census Bureau: International Data Base

For Students 9th - 10th
Statistical data on the population and demographics of 228 countries, including change, sex ratios, life expectancy, and percent with HIV/AIDS. There are also detailed explanations of the means of producing these statistics. It is...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Inequalities With Addition and Subtraction of Fractions

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] CK12: Inequalities with Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
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AAA Math

Aaa Math: Estimation

For Students 4th - 6th
Improve your estimation and rounding skills with these interactive games that are challenging and fun. Excellent skills practice for rounding, estimating sums and differences, and front-end estimation. Links to lesson plans, teacher...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: How Many Jelly Beans?

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this video segment from Cyberchase, Inez estimates whether she has enough jelly beans in her large container to decorate all of the cookies in her batch.
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Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Estimator Four

For Students 2nd - 8th
This applet game for two allows you to practice estimating at several different levels of accuracy. You can choose whole number addition, multiplication, percentages or any combination of the three.
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Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Comparison Estimator

For Students 3rd - 5th
Use this applet to practice your estimating skills comparing length, area, counting or a random sampling of those topics. You can also adjust the difficulty and the precision needed. The applet also lets you know how close you are to the...
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Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Estimation

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This lesson plan is designed to help learners learn to make estimates. Resources are linked to help support the teacher and offer exploration and practice to students.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Estimating Quotients

For Students 4th - 7th
This is a question about the best way to estimate the answer to a division problem. The answer offers a basic definition of estimation, along with several methods and the positive and negative aspects of each.
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Other

Mr. Pitonyak's Pyramid Puzzle

For Students 9th - 10th
Students estimate the cost of building an Egyptian pyramid with modern materials and ancient building methods in this math project.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Math: Numbers: Estimate Whole Numbers

For Students 2nd - 5th Standards
This site provides great practice on the concept of estimating and rounding whole numbers. Students can first learn about the topic by watching a step by step instruction video that also points out areas of concern. Finally, students can...
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Beating Heart

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Do you know how long it takes your heart to beat 100 times? Test your estimation and number sense skills with this problem-solving challenge. A one-page activity taken from the NCTM Math Challenges for Families Collection. Hints and...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Cost Comparisons

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students learn about the many types of expenses associated with building a bridge. Working like engineers, they estimate the cost for materials for a bridge member of varying sizes. After making calculations, they graph their results to...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Stack It Up!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students analyze and begin to design a pyramid. Working in engineering teams, they perform calculations to determine the area of the pyramid base, stone block volumes, and the number of blocks required for their pyramid base. They make a...
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Estimation Word Problem Quiz

For Students 4th - 6th
This word problem quiz will require you to make estimations based on the given information.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Arithmetic: Decimal Subtraction

For Students 7th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Subtracting decimals with and without rounding
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Arithmetic: Prices Involving Sales Tax

For Students 7th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Have you ever had to calculate a tip in a restaurant? Figure out the amount with taxes and estimate appropriate tips.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Arithmetic: Multiplication of Decimals and Whole Numbers

For Students 6th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Understand and evaluate the multiplication of decimals by whole numbers.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Arithmetic: Decimal Addition

For Students 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Add and subtract decimals with and without rounding
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Arithmetic: Mixed Number Rounding to the Nearest Whole

For Students 6th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Round given mixed numbers to the nearest whole number.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Arithmetic: Decimal Addition Using Front End Estimation

For Students 7th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use front-end estimation to estimate decimal sums
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Arithmetic: Total Bill Including Tip and Tax

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students calculate total bills including tips and taxes. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt...
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Introduction to Estimating

For Students 6th - 9th
A slideshow exploring the importance of using estimating in calculations in life situations and in physics. Understand how estimating in physics can help you see if your calculated answer is correct or not.