Estimation

In addition to learning about Canadian coins and their  respective values, we have been doing some simple estimating in our classroom. It all began by explaining what estimating was and why it is important. We then talked about the importance of an estimate being 'reasonable.' Students were shown a chart paper with random snowflakes scattered all over it. Without counting the snowflakes, they were then asked to estimate how many they thought were there in all. For a first time attempt at estimating, the boys and girls did quite well. On the next day, an estimation centre was placed in the room for the students to visit during free choice play time. Students were asked to estimate how many 'snowballs' there were in a small Ziploc bag. Here are the results.

Further opportunities to work on bettering our estimating skills will be made available to the children in the upcoming weeks.