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
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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]Quick Actions
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- 1/1/2026
- Updated
- 1/1/2026
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