Students utilize their knowledge of measurement in making accurate measurements and estimations.

First graders are introduced to the concept of rounding to the nearest ten through the use of a number line created from a hundreds chart.

Students get an opportunity to practice estimation skills in a real life situation after a unit on estimation has been taught.

Students estimate and record the number of raisins in a snack-size box. They also graph their results and note the differences (+ or -) from their estimate and actual number.

Students, in groups, examine a jar of coins to make both 'guesstimates' and estimates. They compare different estimations and complete a journal entry to summarize their findings.

In this video segment from Cyberchase, Inez estimates whether she has enough jelly beans in her large container to decorate all of the cookies in her batch.

In this activity, students explore the operations of addition and subtraction. They use estimation, a place value chart, and a calculator to place seven randomly generated numbers in the ones and tens position in a place-value chart to...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Round whole numbers in order to estimate sums and differences.

Estimate the product by rounding to the nearest ten before multiplying.

Brush up on your math skills relating to estimating products then try some practice problems to test your understanding.

Estimation game.

The learning activity reviews rounding to the nearest ten or hundred. Students answer ten questions and can check their answers when finished.

Reinforce problem-solving, estimation, addition, and subtraction skills by playing a game in which students are required to use a checkbook to keep track of a vacation budget. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]

[Free Registration/Login Required] The teacher will use this lesson plan flipchart to review estimation.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a review for the Georgia CRCT covering fractions and estimating.