MA51.6b
From Brush Schools Wiki
Go back to main Math page
Contents |
Math Standard 1.6b - Level 5
Use appropriate techniques to estimate, determine, and then justify the reasonableness of solutions to problems involving whole numbers.
Standard in Kid Friendly Language
Standard Unwrapped
KNOW
Need to know number sense concepts
- Estimation
- Rounding
ABLE TO DO
- Estimate and round numbers (whole numbers to 1,000,000 and decimals to hundredths place)
- Estimate sums of fractions and decimals
- Estimate differences of fractions and decimals
Instructional Strategies
Lesson Plan on Estimation and Rounding Lesson uses real life math skills to estimate the cost of individual items found on a typical grocery list.
Lesson Plan Rounding"We've Got Power" explains rounding using wording kids will remember
Cinderella RoundingAnother idea that explains rounding using wording kids will remember
Assessment Strategies
Chapter 2 Addition and Subtraction of Whole Numbers and Decimals Rubric
Data Dialogue Addition and Subtraction Chapter 2
Performance AssessmentThis is only accessible by 5th grade teachers.
Resources
Practical Applications of Math Unit "What's Math Got to do With It?"-six lesson unit covering number sense, computation, estimation with fractions, ratios and proportions, probabilities, statistics, and money.
AAA Math Site Use to practice estimation and rounding skills online
