Exploring Division Estimation with Whole Numbers
Explore how estimating quotients helps check the reasonableness of division results. Compare different divisors to see which produces the best estimate.
Task 1
Putting It All Together
Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.
Task 2
How did you determine which number to choose?
Task 3
When would someone estimating quotients want to round numbers? When would they not need to round?