Use mental math strategies to make an estimate before solving the problem. Make sure to record your thinking and strategies you use as you work to solve the problem.
Apple pie, anyone?
In which scenario will you have more apples?
Which collection of coins would you rather have?
What a delicious looking pie! What fraction of the pie would you rather have?
Hmmm...a little investigation needed here...
Which is a better buy?
Yummmm! Which box would you rather have?
Two "Would You Rather" challenges this week 🤔
Hmmm...
Which of the two scenarios is more profitable?
Hmmm...
Which option will give me a bigger slice of cake?
Hmmm...which is a better deal if you need to buy 18 of these packets?
Teachers need to do this kind of math all the time when we are shopping for our students!