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Estimation Strategies - Worksheet 3 - 4th Grade

Easy

Practice estimation strategies using explicit place-value reasoning.

easy: Start with the preview and follow the worked example.

15 problems · 10-15 minutes · Skills: estimation, rounding

About This Worksheet

This easy-level worksheet contains 15 problems designed for 4th Grade students practicing estimation strategies. Easy worksheets use simpler numbers and straightforward problem types to build confidence and reinforce foundational skills.

Recognize digits and read a place-value chart.

  • Practice estimation strategies using explicit place-value reasoning.
  • Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.

How to Solve: Worked Example

Example Problem: Estimate 365 + 266 by first rounding each number to the nearest 100.
Solution Steps:
  1. 365 rounds to 400; 266 rounds to 300.
  2. Use the rounded values in the operation.
Answer: 700
Tip: Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.
1
Estimate 886 + 801 by first rounding each number to the nearest 100.
2
Estimate 673 − 449 by first rounding each number to the nearest 100.
3
Estimate 812 + 242 by first rounding each number to the nearest 100.
4
Estimate 921 − 722 by first rounding each number to the nearest 100.
5
Estimate 374 + 351 by first rounding each number to the nearest 100.
6
Estimate 516 − 469 by first rounding each number to the nearest 100.
7
Estimate 922 + 803 by first rounding each number to the nearest 100.
8
Estimate 538 − 195 by first rounding each number to the nearest 100.
9
Estimate 454 + 264 by first rounding each number to the nearest 100.
10
Estimate 704 − 103 by first rounding each number to the nearest 100.
11
Estimate 536 + 346 by first rounding each number to the nearest 100.
12
Estimate 692 − 357 by first rounding each number to the nearest 100.
13
Estimate 764 + 743 by first rounding each number to the nearest 100.
14
Estimate 863 − 475 by first rounding each number to the nearest 100.
15
Estimate 960 + 479 by first rounding each number to the nearest 100.

Answer Key

1. 17002. 3003. 10004. 2005. 8006. 07. 17008. 3009. 80010. 60011. 80012. 30013. 150014. 40015. 1500

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