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Sensible Estimates

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Making sensible estimates is a sensible thing to do. A short video shows viewers how to estimate the height of a dinosaur and the length of a school bus based on a given diagram. They use the average height of a person to make the estimates.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Use the video as part of an intervention strategy
Classroom Considerations
  • US learners may not recognize 1.8 m as the average height of a man
  • Resource is intended for pupils reviewing basic concepts in order to prepare for the GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education)
Pros
  • Includes a worksheet with practice problems
  • Shows each step of the work
Cons
  • Video quality is poor