Estimate and Adjust Quotients

Grade 4Math45 min

Learning Objective

I can estimate a quotient, and then adjust it if my estimate is too high or too low.

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Grade 5 Math #2.8, Adjust Quotients if Estimate is High or Low

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Estimate the quotient of 185 ÷ 32. Multiply your estimate by 32. Is your estimate too high, too low, or just right? If it's not just right, adjust your estimate and show your new multiplication. What is the final quotient? Estimate the quotient of 250 ÷ 43. Multiply your estimate by 43. Is your estimate too high, too low, or just right? If it's not just right, adjust your estimate and show your new multiplication. What is the final quotient?

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