Students define sample, describe a random sample, and discuss what compromises a sample. They determine a sample size to estimate a population characteristic with confidence.

Young scholars compute and estimate using mental mathematics, paper-and-pencil methods, calculators, and computers. They measure and compare quantities using appropriate units, instruments and methods. They utilize worksheets imbedded in...

Students explore New York City's bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games. They estimate budget allocations for such a proposal while practicing the calculation of percentages.

Students pretend they are hiking up a mountain. They practice making calculations on angles and elevation. They use topographic maps to estimate distances and trigonometric ratio methods.

Students construct a still to turn seawater into drinking water. They estimate the cost of distilling it. They investigate ways to make the conversion more efficient. They track the source of their home drinking water and make a map of...

Students explore the volume of groundwater using math problems. They compute mathematical problems to figure the volume of groundwater and calculate the average porosity in an aquifer. Students estimate the amount of water needed to...

High schoolers explore decay functions and the half-life of a substance. Through an M&M activity with calculators, students collect and graph data. They determine the linear, quadratic and exponential functions of the graph. High...

In this pence and estimation on line instructional activity, students change the price of five toys to pence, estimate the price of four toys by rounding the prices to the nearest 10p and utilize estimation in eight number problems....

In this fancy foot estimation and measurement worksheet, 1st graders examine 3 curved lines and estimate whether they are longer or shorter than a foot. They use a foot-long string to check each answer.

In this elapsed time worksheet, students read 4 problems in which students draw an activity that takes a specified time. Students also estimate how long activities would take.

In this AP Chemistry worksheet, students apply concepts of electron configuration to accurately answer the questions provided. Students also draw Lewis structures of the given elements. Students estimate the enthalpy of formation as well...

In this intermediate temperature and negative numbers worksheet, students record differences in temperatures and choose the best estimates for temperatures. Students also respond to 2 test prep questions regarding temperature.

By now your class most likely has experience using a ruler, but they may not have learned to measure length to the quarter inch. This handout begins by explaining how, and then gives learners an opportunity to estimate these more...

In this mass measurement worksheet, students find the missing numbers by converting the metric units of mass. Students then study the pictures and choose the better estimate of the mass of each. Students compare the final metric units by...

For this reasonable answer worksheet, students estimate and circle the answer that make sense for a set of 6 word problems. Students choose from 2 possible answers.

For this reasonable answers worksheet, students solve six story problems in which numbers are rounded and the answer estimated. Students select the most reasonable answer from 3 choices.

Students design a budget to plan for a class party. In this problem solving lesson, students devise a budget with a limit of fifty dollars for a class party. Students discuss and estimate the amount of money needed for food and decorations.

Students explore the concept of a slowing economy. In this slowing economy lesson plan, students discuss the trickle-down effects of a slowing economy. Students create an estimated budget for living expenses after high school. Students...

Young scholars explore mathematics by participating in a pizza pie activity. In this nutrition instructional activity, students identify the caloric intake in a piece of pizza and estimate the average number of slices eaten by a person....

Students solve problems with percents, decimals and fractions. In this algebra lesson, students convert between fractions, percents and decimals. They estimate their answers and calculate their answer.

Fourth graders practice multiplying and dividing two and three digit numbers. In this Mathematical strategies lesson, 4th graders estimate products and quotients in appropriate situation and make connections about the relationships...

Young mathematicians learn to see geometry from different angles with this simple printable resource. Providing multiple visual examples of angles, this simple document can be used as an instructional tool, a skills practice...

Students explore the concepts of addition and subtraction by playing a game. In this addition and subtraction game lesson, students build skills in working with multi-digit numbers. Students make estimation of sums and differences and...

Learners, 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.