P – EC – WP5

The school science club was interested in watching the different kinds of birds flying over the playground. What size of referent would you use if you were asked to estimate the total number of birds flying in the picture...

P – EC – WP6

The school science club was interested in watching the different kinds of birds flying over the playground. Estimate how many birds are flying in the picture below?

P – EC – WP7

A large number of people were waiting to enter the hockey rink for the provincial championship. The picture below represents the crowd. About how many people will watch the championship game? Explain your thinking.

P – EC – WP8

A large number of people were waiting to enter the hockey rink for the provincial championship. The picture below represents the crowd. What would you choose as a referent for your estimate? Explain your thinking.

P – EC – WP1

There were boxes of crayons covering the top of Charlie’s desk. The boxes of crayons were side-by-side, and none were on top of each other. The teacher asked Charlie to estimate the number of boxes on the top of the desk. Charlie said 50. Would you agree with Charlie?...

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