Students challenge "common knowledge" against newly learned estimation strategies and put those strategies into use. They consider variables in estimating different groups of objects and practice skills of representing numbers.

In this estimation learning exercise, students complete multiple choice questions about rounding and the proper sequence of estimation. Students complete 10 questions total.

Learners read "Moosey Saves Money" and use mental math to determine if Moosey is saving any money. In this math computation and estimation lesson plan, students discuss the story in relation to saving money, recording in their math...

Second graders practice their estimation skills using blocks. In this math lesson, 2nd graders explain how estimating makes addition easier. They complete a worksheet after the lesson to reinforce new learning.

In this multiplication estimation learning exercise, students solve 10 multiple choice questions where they round numbers then estimate the product of multiplication problems with 2, 3, and 4 digit numbers.  The learning exercise is...

Students complete computer activities about estimating if items are more or less than a given amount. In this estimation lesson plan, students also estimate measurements around the classroom.

Learners explore estimation and count by tens with Goldfish crackers.

In this estimation and approximation instructional activity, students determine the estimated value of given multiplication and division problems containing decimals. They round answers to the nearest whole number. This two-page...

Students explore the concept of estimation. In this estimation instructional activity, students estimate the number of Cheerios in their cup. Students then determine the number of Cheerios in the entire box using what they know about...

In this elementary math worksheet, students find the estimated values to solve the 10 word problems using the multiple choice format.

Students use Skittles candies as they explore estimation and percentages. In this math lesson plan, students sort, count, and chart Skittles candies to learn about estimation and study percentages.

For this estimation with decimals worksheet, learners complete problems where they estimate all four operations and word problems with decimals. Students complete 12 problems.

In this checking division by estimation worksheet, students estimate the answers to twenty division equations. Students are instructed not to use a calculator and then discuss the twenty answers in class.

In this checking multiplication by estimation worksheet, 8th graders answer twenty six problems by estimating the answer in the decision column and then discuss their answers in class.

Students use a balance scale with beans or seeds to estimate how many of them would weigh as much as a teddy bear counter. In this estimation lesson plan, students hold items to estimate.

In this math worksheet, students multiply single digit numbers by two and three digit numbers. Students estimate by rounding the largest number to its leading digit. Students complete two word problems that illustrate applications of...

In this estimation worksheet, students read real word problems and mentally estimate answers. Individually, they complete eight multiple choice problems using compatible numbers or rounding to determine their answers. Students evaluate...

In this estimating products worksheet, 5th graders round numbers to find an estimate of the product. Students are to estimate by finding a range.

In this estimating products instructional activity, students practice their large number multiplication skills as well as their rounding abilities. They are also challenged with word problems and a table.

In this estimation instructional activity, students analyze a table with the diameter of four coins in fractional inches. Students solve 5 multiple choice problems in which estimating is used with fractions.

In this estimation worksheet, pupils mentally solve eight multiple choice problems involving addition and subtraction. They arrive at their answers through the process of using compatible numbers or rounding. Students read story problems...

In this estimation story problem worksheet, students read a rhyme about Pop's candy store inventory and solve and explain word problems answers. Students solve five problems.

In this mixed review math instructional activity, students answer 1 multiple choice question using logical reasoning. Then students answer 1 fill in the blank problem on probability. Next, students answer 1 fill in the blank question...

Help pupils explore estimation. They will make estimates and discuss when you might use an estimate. Then they discuss if their estimates are reasonable.