Estimate Quotients
Teacher Key
Estimating Quotients
Answer each question as you work through the activity.
estimate
Scene 2 If finding an exact answer is difficult or unnecessary, you can ______________________
instead.
7 packs, you will have 42 total cups and that will not be enough for 45 people.
Scene 4 If you buy _____
8 packs, you will have 48 total cups and that will be more than enough for 45
Scene 4 If you buy _____
people.
larger
Scene 5 When the new answer is ___________________
than the original, it is called an overestimate.
smaller
Scene 5 When the new answer is __________________
than the original, it is called an underestimate.
Scene 6 Answer the problems on scene 6 and record your answers below.
Overestimate:
7
35 ÷ 5 = _______
Overestimate:
6
54 ÷ 9 = _______
Exact:
6.6
33 ÷ 5 = _______
Exact:
5.22 ...
47 ÷ 9 = _______
Underestimate:
6
30 ÷ 5 = _______
Underestimate:
5
45 ÷ 9 = _______
Scene 7 Answer the problems on scene 7 and record your answers below.
Overestimate:
7
42 ÷ 6 = _______
Underestimate:
6
36 ÷ 6 = _______
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