Estimating and approximating

Try some throwing activities and see whether you can throw something as far as the Olympic hammer or discus throwers.

How could you estimate the number of pencils/pens in these pictures?

Which two items of fruit could Kate and Sam choose? Can you order the prices from lowest to highest?

The Man is much smaller than us. Can you use the picture of him next to a mug to estimate his height and how much tea he drinks?

This activity challenges you to decide on the 'best' number to use in each statement. You may need to do some estimating, some calculating and some research.

Lolla bought a balloon at the circus. She gave the clown six coins to pay for it. What could Lolla have paid for the balloon?

There are nasty versions of this dice game but we'll start with the nice ones...

This challenge is a game for two players. Choose two of the numbers to multiply or divide, then mark your answer on the number line. Can you get four in a row?