Estimating: Error Analysis & Misconceptions

Mathematics
Grade 6
12 questions
~24 mins
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A worksheet focused on estimating cube roots, identifying common mistakes, and understanding misconceptions for Grade 6 students.

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Estimating: Error Analysis & Misconceptions

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Grade Grade 6
A

Introduction

Read the key concept below before attempting the questions.
1.
Estimating cube roots involves finding a rough value of the cube root of a number by identifying perfect cubes close to the number and interpolating between them.
[2 marks]
B

Fluency & Practice

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Estimate the cube root of 64.
[1 mark]
2.
Estimate the cube root of 125.
[1 mark]
3.
Estimate the cube root of 50. (Hint: between which two perfect cubes does 50 lie?)
[2 marks]
4.
Estimate the cube root of 200.
[2 marks]
C

Problem Solving & Reasoning

Complete the multi-step reasoning questions below.
1.
A box's volume is 512 cubic units. Estimate the length of one side of the box.
[3 marks]
2.
If a cube has a side length of approximately 3.1 units, estimate its volume using cube root estimation.
[3 marks]
D

Real-world Applications

Solve the following word problems based on estimation.
1.
A sports arena has a cubic capacity of about 1000 cubic meters. Estimate the approximate side length of the arena.
[3 marks]
E

Challenge & Extension

Attempt these more difficult problems to extend your understanding.
1.
Estimate the cube root of 1000 using two perfect cubes surrounding it, and explain your reasoning.
[3 marks]
2.
Identify and correct the mistake in estimating the cube root of 64 as 5.
[2 marks]
F

Mixed Review

Answer the variety of questions below to review estimation skills.
1.
Estimate the cube root of 343.
[1 mark]
2.
Construct a small cube on the grid with a side length estimate of 2.5 units. Show your construction.
[2 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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