MATH LESSON: Estimation

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Author:  Dr. Mavis Kelley


                        What Makes Sense?

        1) We have about __________ students in our school.
            
                50 000          5 000                   500

        2) It costs about _________ for a new car.

                200 000         20 000          2 000

        3) About _________ fans will attend the Elton John concert tonight.

                60 000 000              60 000          6 000

        4) About _______ people can be counted in a movie theatre on
        a Saturday night (depends on your town).
                4 000                   400              4

        Etc.... Write two of your own.

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