Estimating: Error Analysis & Misconceptions
Mathematics
Grade 7
15 questions
~30 mins
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A worksheet focused on estimating the product of decimals, identifying common errors, and understanding misconceptions at a Grade 7 level.
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Estimating: Error Analysis & Misconceptions
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Grade Grade 7
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Introduction
Estimating involves approximating a value to make calculations quicker and easier. When multiplying decimals, rounding to nearby convenient numbers helps to make mental calculations more manageable. Remember, the goal is to get a value close enough for practical purposes.
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Fluency & Practice
Solve the following problems by estimating the product of the decimals. Show your reasoning in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Estimate the product of 3.46 and 2.89 by rounding each number to one decimal place.
[2 marks]2.
Estimate 7.92 × 4.16 using appropriate rounding.
[2 marks]3.
Estimate 5.75 × 6.44 by rounding to the nearest whole number.
[2 marks]4.
Estimate 0.98 × 0.76 by rounding both decimals to 1 decimal place.
[2 marks]C
Problem Solving & Reasoning
Work through these problems step-by-step, explaining your estimation process. Focus on reasoning why your estimate is reasonable.
1.
A garden measures approximately 3.8 meters long and 2.9 meters wide. Estimate the area of the garden in square meters using estimation. Explain your reasoning.
[4 marks]2.
A recipe calls for about 2.5 liters of milk and 1.8 liters of cream. Estimate the total volume used in liters. Justify your estimate.
[4 marks]3.
A school bus covers roughly 48.6 miles daily, and the driver estimates about 50 miles. How close is the estimate? Explain your reasoning.
[4 marks]D
Real-world Applications
Use estimation to solve these contextual questions. Show your reasoning clearly.
1.
A painter needs about 3.3 liters of paint for a wall and has a 4-liter can. Estimate whether she has enough paint. Explain your reasoning.
[3 marks]2.
A car travels approximately 245 miles on a full tank. Estimate this distance by rounding to the nearest hundred.
[2 marks]E
Challenge & Extension
Attempt these more difficult problems involving estimation and error analysis.
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Estimate the product of 9.76 and 8.54 by rounding to the nearest whole numbers. Then compare your estimate with the actual product (83.3824). Discuss the accuracy.
[4 marks]2.
A manufacturer estimates that a shipment weighs about 1,245 kg. The actual weight is 1,210 kg. Estimate the percentage error in the estimate.
[4 marks]F
Mixed Review
Solve a variety of questions to review estimation skills.
1.
Estimate the product of 0.56 and 0.89 by rounding to one decimal place.
[2 marks]2.
Estimate 6.73 × 3.21 using rounding to the nearest tenth.
[2 marks]3.
A school estimates that 245 students are enrolled, but the actual number is 238. Estimate the percentage difference.
[3 marks]G
Error Analysis & Misconceptions
Identify common estimation mistakes and correct them. Review the following problem and find the error.
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A student estimates 4.76 × 3.89 by rounding both to 5 and 4, respectively, and finds 20 as the product. Is this estimate reasonable? If not, what is the mistake?
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Details
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- 1/1/2026
- Updated
- 1/1/2026
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