estimation theory

Introduces the math concept of estimation through the use of simple rebus sentences, a rhyming story, and everyday examples.

This introduction to the mathematical estimating and rounding explains the difference between the two, their uses, and gives directions for estimating and rounding.

A simple introduction to estimation that explains how it is used, modeling, chunking, and other related concepts. Includes a glossary.

Text and illustrations about cars and trucks introduce the concepts of measurement and estimation.

"Introduces estimation using . . . facts about elephants. Readers will learn about the different species and their . . . sizes, while completing estimation exercises with the help of . . . photographs"--Publisher.

"This introduction to the mathematical estimating and rounding explains the difference between the two, their uses, and gives directions for estimating and rounding"-- Provided by publisher.

Secret Agent Matt Mattics needs viewers' help rounding numbers in order to stop Dr. Strangeglove from making time go backward and turning everyone back into infants.

Discusses the tools and math strategies that scientists use to work with large numbers, explores how the strategies of estimating and rounding make large numbers easier to work with, and identifies some uses of supercomputers.

Gives suggestions for improving the accuracy of the estimates we make each day when exact counting or measuring is impossible or impractical.

Introduces the math concept of estimation through the use of simple rebus sentences, a rhyming story, and everyday examples. Includes a glossary.