5.MATH.3.A
Estimate to determine solutions to mathematical and real-world problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.
Grade 5 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2012
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estimationsolutionsmathematical problemsreal-world problemsadditionsubtractionmultiplicationdivision
Skills
- estimate (solutions to addition problems in real-world contexts) #dok2
- estimate (solutions to subtraction problems in mathematical situations) #dok2
- estimate (solutions to multiplication and division problems) #dok2
- determine reasonableness (of estimated solutions) #dok3
- apply estimation strategies (to solve mathematical and real-world problems) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify the operation needed to estimate a solution for an addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division problem. #dok1
- I can use rounding or compatible numbers to estimate solutions. #dok2
- I can estimate the solution to an addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division problem. #dok2
- I can apply estimation strategies to solve real-world problems. #dok3
- I can explain my estimation process and justify why my answer is reasonable. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Estimation helps solve mathematical and real-world problems quickly and efficiently.
- Different estimation strategies can be used depending on the problem and context.
Essential Questions
- Why is it important to estimate solutions in real life and mathematics?
- What strategies can you use to estimate solutions to addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division problems?
- How can you determine whether your estimate is reasonable?
- When is estimation more useful than finding the exact answer?
- How do you choose which estimation strategy to use for a given problem?