Estimation - JSS1 Mathematics Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
How would you estimate the length of your classroom?
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A
Count the number of windows
B
Pace out the length and count your steps
C
Measure the width of the classroom
D
Ask the teacher for the length
2
When estimating the number of chairs in a room, what method might you use?
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A
Count each chair individually
B
Ask everyone to stand up
C
Count the number of rows and multiply by an estimate of chairs per row
D
Measure the room dimensions
3
How can you estimate the average height of your classmates?
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A
Ask everyone to line up and measure each person
B
Guess the tallest person's height
C
Estimate the average of a few measured heights
D
Measure only your friends' heights
4
What is a suitable method to estimate the total weight of books in a library?
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A
Count the number of books and multiply by the weight of one book
B
Weigh one book and multiply by the number of shelves
C
Weigh one shelf and multiply by the number of books
D
Weigh a stack of books and multiply by the number of similar stacks
5
How might you estimate the distance from your classroom to the school cafeteria?
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A
Use a measuring tape
B
Pace out the distance and count steps
C
Ask a teacher for the exact distance
D
Guess the distance based on memory
6
When estimating the number of students in the school gym, what might you consider?
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A
Count the number of chairs
B
Estimate the number of students per row and multiply
C
Measure the gym's length and width
D
Count the number of teachers
7
What approach could you use to estimate the total number of windows in the school building?
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A
Count the windows in one classroom and multiply by the number of classrooms
B
Measure the height of the building
C
Ask a janitor for the number of windows
D
Guess based on the number of classrooms
8
When estimating the average speed of cars on a nearby road, what method would be suitable?
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A
Use a radar gun to measure each car's speed
B
Count the number of cars and divide by the time they pass
C
Ask drivers for their speed
D
Estimate based on the time it takes to cross a distance
9
How can you estimate the total cost of school supplies in the store?
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A
Count the number of items and multiply by the average cost
B
Weigh the items and multiply by the number of shelves
C
Guess the cost based on a rough calculation
D
Measure the store dimensions
10
What method might you use to estimate the amount of food waste in the school cafeteria?
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A
Weigh each student's leftovers
B
Estimate based on the number of trays collected
C
Measure the size of each serving
D
Ask students about their leftovers
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