Checking for Reasonableness
Using estimation and inverse operations to check the reasonableness of solutions to word problems.
Key Questions
- Explain how estimation can help predict a reasonable range for an answer.
- Analyze how inverse operations can be used to verify the accuracy of a calculation.
- Critique a given solution, identifying potential errors based on reasonableness.
Common Core State Standards
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