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How are number lines helpful in estimation?

Goal:

Goal:

thinking monkey with bulls eye target

Practice!

Goal: Use a number line to estimate.

Let’s use benchmark numbers to estimate! You will need 2 pieces of round cereal and this number line .


Estimate 12 + 48. Put the cereal on the benchmark numbers. Click Show Me to check your work.


Estimate 77 + 31. Put the cereal on the benchmark numbers. Click Show Me to check your work.


Estimate 35 + 45. Put the cereal on the benchmark numbers. Click Show Me to check your work.


Use the worksheet below to practice estimating. When you are done, turn in your assignment to your teacher with your Weekly Written Work.

Estimate Sums