Quick Mental Checks: Problem Solving & Reasoning

Mathematics
Grade 6
12 questions
~24 mins
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A worksheet focused on quick mental estimation techniques for Grade 6 students, including procedural mastery, multi-step reasoning, real-world problems, and extension challenges.

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Quick Mental Checks: Problem Solving & Reasoning

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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Estimate the sum of 478 and 365 by rounding to the nearest hundred.
[2 marks]
2.
Quickly estimate the product of 49 and 6 by rounding.
[2 marks]
3.
A farmer has approximately 125 cows and 78 sheep. Estimate the total number of animals.
[3 marks]
4.
Estimate the distance traveled if a car goes 137 km in 2 hours. Round to the nearest 50 km.
[2 marks]
5.
Estimate 643 divided by 8 using compatible numbers.
[2 marks]
6.
Multiply 56 by 9 using estimation. Explain your reasoning.
[3 marks]
7.
Estimate the total cost if one notebook costs $3.75 and you buy 12 notebooks.
[2 marks]
8.
A recipe calls for 2.5 cups of sugar. Estimate the amount needed if you want to make 4 batches.
[2 marks]
9.
A factory produces approximately 1250 units daily. Estimate weekly production.
[2 marks]
10.
Estimate the difference between 982 and 467 by rounding to the nearest hundred.
[2 marks]
11.
Identify and correct the mistake: Estimating 348 + 257 as 600.
[3 marks]
12.
A classroom has approximately 23 students. If 4 classes are similar, estimate the total number of students.
[2 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
Updated
1/1/2026
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