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Estimation

Estimation

Course modified date: 21 Jun 2022

In this course you will learn using estimation to calculate and communicate.

Introduction 
Estimation is a tool that we use all of the time, often without realising that we are using numeracy. For instance:
when shopping we make sure we've got enough cash to cover what's in the basket, judging how many people are in the room , giving a rough size of something. We use it when exact answers aren't needed - or it would take WAY too much effort to actually work out the exact answer. 

When we're estimating: Close enough is good enough!

You will learn 
  • The importance of estimating 
  • Rounding skills to use whilst estimating 
  • How to use estimation whilst shopping 
  • How to use sensible estimates to “sense check” calculation

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