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What is the purpose of estimating in calculations?
What is the purpose of estimating in calculations?
- To simplify subtraction problems
- To make quick decisions and check the reasonableness of results (correct)
- To avoid doing precise calculations
- To get an exact answer
When estimating products, what is a good rule of thumb?
When estimating products, what is a good rule of thumb?
- Round to the nearest ten
- Round to the nearest thousand (correct)
- Round to the nearest million
- Round to the nearest hundred
What is the main advantage of using column addition?
What is the main advantage of using column addition?
- It helps with subtraction problems
- It makes addition easier and more accurate (correct)
- It simplifies multiplication
- It helps with estimating
What is the purpose of compensating when rounding off numbers?
What is the purpose of compensating when rounding off numbers?
What is the borrowing technique used for in subtraction?
What is the borrowing technique used for in subtraction?
What is the main advantage of using multiplication in parts?
What is the main advantage of using multiplication in parts?
What is the purpose of carrying over in multiplication?
What is the purpose of carrying over in multiplication?
What is the main advantage of using long division?
What is the main advantage of using long division?
What is the benefit of rounding numbers to the nearest ten, hundred, or thousand?
What is the benefit of rounding numbers to the nearest ten, hundred, or thousand?
When using column addition, what do you do when the sum of a column is greater than the place value?
When using column addition, what do you do when the sum of a column is greater than the place value?
What is the purpose of breaking down numbers into parts in multiplication?
What is the purpose of breaking down numbers into parts in multiplication?
What do you do when subtracting corresponding parts of the numbers in subtraction by parts?
What do you do when subtracting corresponding parts of the numbers in subtraction by parts?
What is the purpose of using expanded notation in addition?
What is the purpose of using expanded notation in addition?
What do you do when the divisor is greater than the dividend in long division?
What do you do when the divisor is greater than the dividend in long division?
What is the benefit of using multiples of a thousand when estimating products?
What is the benefit of using multiples of a thousand when estimating products?
What do you do when the result of a calculation is not reasonable?
What do you do when the result of a calculation is not reasonable?
When estimating sums, what would be the most accurate way to simplify the calculation?
When estimating sums, what would be the most accurate way to simplify the calculation?
What is the primary advantage of using the column addition method?
What is the primary advantage of using the column addition method?
When using the multiplication in parts method, what should you do with the partial products?
When using the multiplication in parts method, what should you do with the partial products?
What is the primary purpose of breaking down numbers into parts in subtraction?
What is the primary purpose of breaking down numbers into parts in subtraction?
When using long division, what should you do when the remainder is greater than the divisor?
When using long division, what should you do when the remainder is greater than the divisor?
What is the main advantage of using expanded notation in addition?
What is the main advantage of using expanded notation in addition?
When compensating for rounding errors, what should you do?
When compensating for rounding errors, what should you do?
What is the primary purpose of using the borrowing technique in subtraction?
What is the primary purpose of using the borrowing technique in subtraction?
When estimating the sum of 542 and 279, what is the best approach?
When estimating the sum of 542 and 279, what is the best approach?
What is the primary reason for compensating when rounding off numbers?
What is the primary reason for compensating when rounding off numbers?
When using the multiplication in parts method, what should be done with the partial products?
When using the multiplication in parts method, what should be done with the partial products?
What is the primary advantage of using column subtraction?
What is the primary advantage of using column subtraction?
When using long division, what should be done when the remainder is zero?
When using long division, what should be done when the remainder is zero?
What is the main advantage of using expanded notation in addition?
What is the main advantage of using expanded notation in addition?
When estimating the product of 47 and 219, what is the best approach?
When estimating the product of 47 and 219, what is the best approach?
What is the primary purpose of breaking down numbers into parts in subtraction?
What is the primary purpose of breaking down numbers into parts in subtraction?
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