Did you know that 70% of your life you actually need to estimate instead of calculate the correct answer? That is more than 1/2 of the time. Here is a great chance to practice this important skill.
For each one- Put your estimation and reasoning in the comment box below with a label. Do better than I just guessed for your reasoning. Try more than one! On Friday we will reveal the answers and who is the closest for each grade span.
K-1
How many Ketchup packets to fill the container?
2-3
How many Ketchup packets will it take to fill the stretched out container?
4-5
How many Ketchup Packets to fill the center container?
From Estimation180.com
K-1: 2 ketchup packets.
ReplyDelete2-3: 1 & 1/2 ketchup packs.
4-5: 1 ketchup pack.
- Cecelia from fifth grade.
Nice Work Cecelia! How did you come up with your estimations?
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