How Close Is Close Enough
Est. Class Sessions: 1–2
Students estimate the area of irregular shapes by counting square centimeters. The class decides which estimates are “close enough” by finding the median estimate and deciding which estimates are within a reasonable range of the median. The notion of “closeness” is related to the magnitude of the area. Students apply these skills as they solve problems.
Content in this Lesson
- Averaging: finding the median of a data set [E13].
- Estimating the area of shapes with curved sides [E9].
Assessment in this Lesson
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