Mathematics

CURRICULUM FOCUS

This week in Maths we are learning about estimating an answer. Before working out an answer, we use our knowledge of division to estimate the quotient. 

VOCABULARY

Quotient: The result obtained by dividing one quantity. 

Estimation: A rough calculation of the number, value or quantity of something.

ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO AT HOME TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING

Students should estimate the answer to the worded problem below, then check the answer.