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Estimation with Decimals

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Estimation is a good way to build and assess a student's number sense. Watch as Sal uses estimation to solve a problem where he must determine how much 'Janelle' ran during a 4-day period. He calculates the exact amount and compares the two answers. This shows both the accuracy and issues involved with solving by estimation.

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