Magnitude

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What does 'magnitude' mean?

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Magnitude refers to the size or amount of something.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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How can we estimate the number of objects?

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We can estimate by rounding to the nearest ten or hundred.

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What is an example of a small magnitude?

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1 or 2 objects, like 1 fish or 2 cookies.

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CCSS.2.MD.B.6

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What is an example of a medium magnitude?

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10 or 20 objects, like 10 fish or 20 cookies.

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CCSS.1.NBT.A.1

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What is an example of a large magnitude?

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100 or more objects, like 100 candies.

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How do we compare magnitudes?

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We can compare by looking at the numbers and seeing which is bigger or smaller.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

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What is the importance of estimating?

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Estimating helps us make quick decisions without counting everything.

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What is a fish tank?

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A fish tank is a container where fish live.

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CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.3

CCSS.RI.K.5

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What is a plate of cookies?

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A plate of cookies is a dish that holds cookies.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What is Halloween?

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Halloween is a holiday where children collect candy.

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CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.3

CCSS.RI.K.5