
Estimating Reasonable Answers in Math

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Mathematics
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4th - 5th Grade
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Thomas White
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of estimating in problem-solving?
To find the exact answer
To determine if an answer is reasonable
To make the problem more complex
To avoid solving the problem
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If a train journey takes 38 minutes and a walk takes 11 minutes, which of the following is a reasonable estimate for the total time?
50 minutes
30 minutes
10 minutes
2 hours
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is rounding useful in estimation?
It makes calculations more difficult
It helps in finding an approximate answer quickly
It always gives the exact answer
It is only useful for large numbers
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following guesses is unreasonable for the total travel time?
10 minutes
49 minutes
45 minutes
50 minutes
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the bee distribution example, what is the total number of bees?
3,216
4,000
2,000
3,000
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is 4,000 an unreasonable number of bees per hive?
It is less than the total number of bees
It is a negative number
It is more than the total number of bees
It is exactly the total number of bees
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a reasonable estimate for the number of bees per hive if 3,216 bees are divided among 8 hives?
40
3,000
4,000
400
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can friendly numbers help in estimation?
They make calculations more complex
They are only used for subtraction
They simplify calculations by using round numbers
They are not useful in estimation
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main takeaway from learning about reasonable and unreasonable estimates?
Estimation is only for advanced math
Exact answers are always better
Estimation helps in checking the plausibility of answers
Estimation is not useful
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