Estimation Techniques for Calculations

Estimation Techniques for Calculations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

11th Grade - University

Practice Problem

Hard

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The video tutorial covers the topic of estimation, explaining its importance in simplifying complex calculations. It provides examples of how to estimate calculations by rounding numbers to one significant figure and using the approximately equal to sign. The tutorial also discusses the process of estimation, including identifying when an estimate is an overestimate. The video concludes with a final example and encourages practice to master the technique.

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1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Why is it useful to estimate calculations in non-calculator papers?

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2.

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3 mins • 1 pt

How can we check if our estimate is reasonable?

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3.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the estimated value of 9.61 squared multiplied by 37.1?

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