Estimation exercise on 9 March 2010

Maths Lesson - Individualised Learning 9 March 2010

Objectives:

to have a better understanding of estimation given real scenarios.

Task 1:

Submit the completed worksheet 2, 3 and 4 to your Maths representative.

Task 2:

Review the topic again for greater clarity and understanding

refer to Revise Approximation

Task 3:

Complete Assignment 1 (collect from your teacher)

reference resources:

ACE Learning portal

Text Book

Chapter 3: Estimation and Approximation

An introductory lesson on Approximation.

Refer to the link and identify the difference/s between approximation and estimation.

source: http://www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse/maths/approximations.html

after that view the following videos:

Chap 3:

Approximation and Estimation - Significant Figures

Approximation and Estimation - Decimal Places