Estimation Exit Ticket

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What is estimation in math?

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Estimation is a way to find a number that is close to the exact amount, often used to make calculations easier.

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What are compatible numbers?

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Compatible numbers are numbers that are easy to compute with mentally, often rounded to make addition or subtraction simpler.

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Estimate the sum of 76 + 26 using compatible numbers.

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75 + 25 = 100.

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What is the estimated value of 836 when rounded to the nearest ten?

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840.

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Estimate the sum of 56 + 79.

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140.

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What is the estimated value of 54 when rounded to the nearest ten?

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50.

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Estimate the value of 796 when rounded to the nearest hundred.

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800.

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How do you round a number to the nearest ten?

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Look at the digit in the ones place. If it's 5 or more, round up. If it's 4 or less, round down.

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What is the purpose of estimation?

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Estimation helps to quickly assess the size of a number or the result of a calculation without needing exact figures.

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What is the estimated sum of 80 + 30?

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110.