Estimation - JSS1 Mathematics Past Questions and Answers - page 1
How would you estimate the length of your classroom?
Count the number of windows
Pace out the length and count your steps
Measure the width of the classroom
Ask the teacher for the length
When estimating the number of chairs in a room, what method might you use?
Count each chair individually
Ask everyone to stand up
Count the number of rows and multiply by an estimate of chairs per row
Measure the room dimensions
How can you estimate the average height of your classmates?
Ask everyone to line up and measure each person
Guess the tallest person's height
Estimate the average of a few measured heights
Measure only your friends' heights
What is a suitable method to estimate the total weight of books in a library?
Count the number of books and multiply by the weight of one book
Weigh one book and multiply by the number of shelves
Weigh one shelf and multiply by the number of books
Weigh a stack of books and multiply by the number of similar stacks
How might you estimate the distance from your classroom to the school cafeteria?
Use a measuring tape
Pace out the distance and count steps
Ask a teacher for the exact distance
Guess the distance based on memory
When estimating the number of students in the school gym, what might you consider?
Count the number of chairs
Estimate the number of students per row and multiply
Measure the gym's length and width
Count the number of teachers
What approach could you use to estimate the total number of windows in the school building?
Count the windows in one classroom and multiply by the number of classrooms
Measure the height of the building
Ask a janitor for the number of windows
Guess based on the number of classrooms
When estimating the average speed of cars on a nearby road, what method would be suitable?
Use a radar gun to measure each car's speed
Count the number of cars and divide by the time they pass
Ask drivers for their speed
Estimate based on the time it takes to cross a distance
How can you estimate the total cost of school supplies in the store?
Count the number of items and multiply by the average cost
Weigh the items and multiply by the number of shelves
Guess the cost based on a rough calculation
Measure the store dimensions
What method might you use to estimate the amount of food waste in the school cafeteria?
Weigh each student's leftovers
Estimate based on the number of trays collected
Measure the size of each serving
Ask students about their leftovers