Lesson 14
Estimation Exploration
Lesson Purpose
The purpose of this lesson is for students to apply their understanding of measurement of fractional lengths to create an Estimation Exploration activity.
Lesson Narrative
This lesson provides an opportunity to observe the ways in which students think about fractional measurements. After the warm-up, students create their own Estimation Exploration activity and then facilitate it with other students in the class. Students can find images to use for their Estimation Exploration from books or other provided sources, or use actual objects from around the classroom.
If students need additional support with the concepts in this lesson, refer back to Unit 6, Section A in the curriculum materials.
- Representation
- MLR8
Learning Goals
Teacher Facing
- Apply understanding of measuring objects to the nearest half and fourth of an inch to create an Estimation Exploration activity.
Student Facing
- Let’s create an Estimation Exploration activity.
Required Materials
Materials to Gather
Required Preparation
Activity 1:
- Each group of 2-3 needs picture books and a ruler to design their Estimation Exploration activity.
Activity 2:
- Each group of 2–3 from the previous activity needs 1 piece of chart paper and a marker.
Lesson Timeline
| Warm-up | 10 min |
| Activity 1 | 20 min |
| Activity 2 | 15 min |
| Lesson Synthesis | 10 min |
| Cool-down | 5 min |
Teacher Reflection Questions
What do you love most about math? How are you sharing that joy with your students and encouraging them to think about what they love about math?