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Why Worry About Sampling Variability?
Are the means the same or not? Groups create samples from a bag of numbers and calculate the sample means. Using the sample means as an estimate for the population mean, scholars try to determine whether the difference is real or not.
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Sums and Differences of Decimals
Sometimes dealing with decimals is so much easier than dealing with fractions. The ninth lesson in a 21-part module has the class consider situations when it might be easier to add or subtract fractions by first converting to decimals....
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Estimate Sums: Practice
In this estimating sums worksheet, students round each addend to the nearest ten and then estimate the sums. Students finish with one test prep question by estimating for the sum.
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Estimate Sums: Homework
In this estimating sums learning exercise, students round each addend to the nearest ten using the number lines. Students then estimate the sum for each addition problem.
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Estimate Sums
In this estimating sums worksheet, students round numbers to the greatest place and then add them to solve 23 problems. Students also solve 2 test prep questions.
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Estimate Sums
In this estimating sums worksheet, students solve 6 word problems where they estimate the sum of 3 digit numbers by rounding to the nearest 10, 100 or 1000.
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Estimate Sums: Reteach
In this estimating sums worksheet, students review two steps to help them estimate to find sums. Students then round each addend to the nearest ten and use the number line for help. Students estimate the sums and write the numbers on the...
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Problem Solving: Estimate or Exact?
In this number sense learning exercise, 5th graders solve 6 word problems and explain why the answer makes sense. They use either estimated numbers or exact numbers as they solve the problems.
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Round and Estimate
In this estimation and rounding worksheet, students estimate sums or differences by rounding to the nearest hundred mile, then find the total distance from one given spot to another.
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Round The Track
Fourth graders develop problem solving skills while learning to measure an athletic track. The focus upon logic and reasoning is helpful for all types of science and math calculations.
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Estimate Products: Reteach
In this estimating products worksheet, students review two steps to help estimate products. Students then estimate the products by rounding the factor greater than 10 to its greatest place.
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Make a Measurement Maths Trail
Learners follow a math trail that has been created by the teacher. They follow the trail and answer math questions at stations along the way. They work in small groups to devise a math trail of their own which they share with another class.
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Math Computation Review for Grade 5
In this math computation review for grade 5 worksheet, 5th graders answer 25 multiple choice mixed problems with the answer key included.
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Estimating Differences of Money
When it comes to money math, show scholars that estimation is their best friend. They round money values to the closest dollar, 10 dollar, and 100 dollar increments, solving 19 addition and subtraction problems with approximate answers....
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Estimating Sums and Differences
Work on rounding, estimating, adding, and subtracting with a helpful math worksheet! Fifth graders study different sets of addition and subtraction problems, and after rounding each number to the leading digit, they estimate what the sum...
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Estimating Sums of Money
By rounding, scholars find that adding money amounts becomes a breeze! They round two and three-digit numbers (with decimals) in these addition problems to get approximate sums. For each, mathematicians write the new addition equation...
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Estimating Products
Multiplication on the fly becomes easy with the magic of estimating! Scholars round numbers up to four digits to complete multiplication problems without a calculator. They write in the new factors and the approximate product for the...
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Rounding and Subtracting
Common Core is all about getting your learners to open their minds and think about the why and how. This problem has them thinking about unknown numbers and their relationship with one another when we round and subtract. They will have...
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Royal Liver Clock
Using clocks as dining tables? Scholars estimate the number of people that can sit around the face of the clock on the Royal Liver Building in Liverpool. They use estimation to justify their responses.
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Questioning NASA
Space science and math collide in this inquiry that investigates launching times for antacid-tablet rockets! Upper elementary or middle school learners collect data as they launch these mini rockets. They apply concepts of place value...
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Estimating Fractions and Sums
What is a quick comparison, and how can it help you estimate sums and differences? For this estimation learning exercise, learners estimate fractions in addition problems. They complete four problems where they estimate the sums after...
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Study Buddies: Multiplying Two-Digit Numbers
In this math homework worksheet, students will solve a 2 digit multiplication problem with parental support. Students will follow a step-by-step process and "Coach's Notes" are provided for the parent helper.
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Felicia's Drive
Learners consider several factors to determine if Felicia has enough gas to make it to her destination. They must explain the approximations Felicia might make while driving to determine if she needs to stop for gas. They are also asked...
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Modeling with Inverse Trigonometric Functions 1
Where should I stand to get the best view? Pupils use inverse trigonometric functions to determine the horizontal distance from an object to get the best view. They round out the lesson by interpreting their answers within context.