Lesson 15 Estimation Exploration

    • Let’s create an Estimation Exploration.

Warm-up Estimation Exploration: Umbrellas

How many umbrellas are there?

photograph. street crowded with people. many have umbrellas.

Record an estimate that is:

too low

about right

too high

Activity 1 Design Your Estimation Exploration

  1. Find an image that would encourage your classmates to estimate the total number of an item using strategies for multi-digit multiplication.

  2. Fill in the possible estimates students might make.

Record an estimate that is:

too low

about right

too high

Activity 2 Facilitate Your Estimation Exploration

  1. Display your image for your classmates.

  2. Ask them, “What is an estimate that’s too high?” “Too low?” “About right?”

  3. Give them a minute of quiet think time.

  4. Give them a minute to discuss together.

  5. Have them share estimates.

  6. Record their ideas.