Grade 5 Unit 8
Lesson 15: Estimation Exploration
CC BY 2021 Illustrative Mathematics®
Grade 5 Unit 8
Lesson 15: Estimation Exploration
CC BY 2021 Illustrative Mathematics®
How many umbrellas are there?

Record an estimate that is:
Fill in the possible estimates students might make.
Record an estimate that is:
Display your image for your classmates.
Ask them, “What is an estimate that’s too high?” “Too low?” “About right?”
Give them a minute of quiet think time.
Give them a minute to discuss together.
Have them share estimates.
Record their ideas.
Record your classmates' ideas.
In math class, it’s important to listen to other people’s ideas. During class today, what is something you learned by listening carefully to someone?