Estimation is a useful skill, especially in such activities as grocery shopping. Children must develop skill in estimation in order to use calculators confidently.
Instructions Use hands-on materials.
Have the child explain the steps in his or her work. Make sure the child knows how to round to the nearest 10. Make sure the child knows that estimation is guessing what the answer will be. Stress that accurate calculations will tell the child if his or her estimates are correct. Answers to the mathematics activities will be provided in the following day's guide.