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 front-end estimation and how is it used in solving multi-step word problems?

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Explain the process of determining the two highest place values in a number using front-end estimation.

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What common mistake do students make when using front-end estimation?

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In the example given, how did the sixth grade's ticket sales compare to the fifth and fourth grades?

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Calculate how many more tickets the fourth grade sold compared to the combined total of the fifth and sixth grades.

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