In this estimation worksheet, learners estimate in seventeen multi-part questions divided into four exercise sets.  The solutions are provided.

Students explore measurement and estimation with non-standard units. In this measurement instructional activity, students discuss items that could be used to measure; they use tooth picks to measure specific items around the classroom,...

When is it a good idea to use estimation? Learn about estimation and rounding with a reading comprehension lesson. After kids read a passage about estimation, they answer five comprehension questions on the other side of the page.

A fermi number is a rough estimate of a quantity that is difficult or impossible to measure. Individuals design a process for making an estimation of a given scenario. For example, they determine a plan for estimating the number of...

Assess scholars' knowledge with a 22-page assessment that covers place value, patterns, probability, estimation, measurement, geometric figures; and their ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide proficiently. 

Solving word problems requires reading comprehension and math computation. Through an interactive slideshow presentation, fourth graders observe and follow each step toward solve multiplication and division word problems. 

Take a seat on the parade route with a holiday-themed set of word problems. Young mathematicians answer questions based on the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Parade in New York City, including finding the average number of members in a...

Students explore the concepts of estimating and rounding. In this estimating and rounding instructional activity, students play a game of tic-tac-toe. Students pick items and must estimate their cost by rounding. Students estimate the...

In this estimating and rounding numbers activity, 3rd graders solve 6 math problems using estimating and rounding skills.

In this rounding and estimating worksheet, 5th graders solve 8 addition, subtraction, and rounding problems. Problems ask students to solve, round, estimate, or write the words in number form after reading the word form. 

In this math worksheet, students work with a partner to practice estimating products using rounding. They discuss the process of rounding and whether multiplying the rounded numbers is easier or more difficult than multiplying the...

For this estimating and measuring worksheet, students answer 8 questions in which they use estimation and then basic addition/subtraction to determine fabric measurements. The first section is strictly estimation and the second and third...

Students investigate various types of problems using whole numbers and decimals. They use a discussion format while working example problems to help create a baseline for further independent practice. The lesson plan also includes praise...

In this addition and estimation activity, students complete 3 sections in which they use estimation and addition to solve the problems. There are 8 problems on this activity and students can check their answer by clicking on the Check...

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...

Fifth graders have to use division to solve problems in everyday situations. This worksheet on estimation and division has students practice these skills using real-life examples. The worksheet is part of the Houghton Mifflin math series...

In this math worksheet, learners solve the problems that are based upon the skill of rounding. The answers are written into one of the 4 sets.

In this estimation activity, 4th graders estimate the sum or difference of 15 math problems. Students write their answers underneath each math problem on the activity.

Looking for an estimation activity a bit more involved than the typical "guess the number of jellybeans in the jar" game? Here, learners use a picture to estimate the number of people at a large event, look for potential problems with...

Mathematicians need to know that not all numbers are rational. We approximate irrational number with rational numbers. That is why a calculator may be misleading. This task give learners an opportunity to see how rounding a number and...

Try out a resource using triangles to estimate radicals. An interactive app allows learners to approximate some irrational numbers involving square roots. They find the two consecutive numbers that an irrational number lies between...

You mean the square root of five and five don't have the same value? Learners estimate the value of irrational roots. As they practice estimating the value, they increase their understanding of roots. The lesson is the fourth in a series...

Youngsters count, classify, and estimate quantities using buttons after a read aloud of The Button Box by Margarette S. Reid. They discuss the difference between guessing and estimating. Based on an experiment, they predict the...

Sometimes a skeleton is all you get. This lesson plan outline provides teachers with a basic lesson plan flow. Pupils will pre-test, order place value names, use manipulatives, and build and compare numbers. How this is to be done is not...