Using Front-End Estimation to Solve Multi-Step Word Problems

This lesson teaches how to solve multi-step word problems using front-end estimation. It explains the concept of front-end estimation, emphasizing the importance of identifying the two highest place values in a number. The lesson includes examples and a detailed problem-solving exercise involving ticket sales, demonstrating how to estimate and compare results with actual numbers. The lesson concludes by highlighting the accuracy of front-end estimation in providing close approximations to actual answers.

What is the primary focus when using front-end estimation?

• The two highest place values in a number

• Only the hundreds place

• The lowest place value in a number

• All place values equally

When using front-end estimation, what should you do with a two-digit number?

• Keep the number the same

• Add a zero to the end

• Only consider the tens place

• Change the number to zero

What is a common mistake students make with front-end estimation?

• Using all place values

• Ignoring the highest place value

• Only using the highest place value

• Adding random numbers

In the word problem, how many tickets did the fourth grade sell more than the fifth and sixth grades combined?

• 83 tickets

• 89 tickets

• 95 tickets

• 75 tickets

What was the estimated difference in ticket sales between the fourth grade and the combined fifth and sixth grades?

• 95 tickets

• 75 tickets

• 89 tickets

• 83 tickets