Estimation (AQA GCSE Maths): Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of estimation in maths?
What is the main purpose of estimation in maths?
To find approximate answers easily
When estimating, what should you round each number to?
When estimating, what should you round each number to?
1 significant figure
What does the symbol mean?
What does the symbol mean?
Is approximately equal to
Estimate by rounding to 1 sf.
Estimate by rounding to 1 sf.
Estimate by rounding to 1 sf.
Estimate by rounding to 1 sf.
What trick helps with decimal division on non-calculator papers?
What trick helps with decimal division on non-calculator papers?
Multiply both numbers by same amount
Using laws of indices, equals what?
Using laws of indices, equals what?
For estimating on non-calculator papers, what should be rounded to?
For estimating on non-calculator papers, what should be rounded to?
If you round both numbers down in a calculation, your estimate is a(n):
If you round both numbers down in a calculation, your estimate is a(n):
Underestimate
What should you always do in exams when estimating?
What should you always do in exams when estimating?
Show your working for method marks