In class, we discussed why estimation might be used in real life, and why it is important to know the difference between calculating or solving, and estimating the answer.
We looked at question #1 on page 48 in the text, and then recorded some important info in our journal.
Estimation is really important in decimal operations because it allows you to check that you have placed the decimal in the answer correctly.
We looked at question #1 on page 48 in the text, and then recorded some important info in our journal.
Estimation is really important in decimal operations because it allows you to check that you have placed the decimal in the answer correctly.