TEKS & Objectives
7.12 Measurement and data. The student applies mathematical process standards to use statistical representations to analyze data. The student is expected to:
7.4.E convert between measurement systems, including the use of proportions and the use of unit rates.
We will explore ways to apply measurement skills to our daily lives.
I will practice measurement.
1. Complete warmup.
2. What is estimation?
Like a hypothesis in science, an estimation is a guess about an amount of something based on what you already know.
Let’s see it in action…
Let’s practice with a few easier ones.
Practice a round or two with this game…
3. Try it yourself.
This time, we’re estimating distance… how many steps you’ll take to get from one place to another.
Take it in stride distance estimation
4. Try a round of soccer math at ABCya.
5. “Basic Estimation”
6. Complete assignment at Brainzy.
Estimating Measurements Around the House (Interactive worksheet)
Find access codes here.