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Addition & Subtraction to 10,000 (4.N3) · Page 6 of 14

➕ Estimating Sums

Using the front-end strategy to estimate sums

💡 Tip for parents: The front-end strategy uses only the biggest place: 3,456 + 2,345 is about 3,000 + 2,000 = 5,000. Estimates are perfect for checking if an exact answer is reasonable!

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  1. Question 1

    Use the front-end strategy to estimate 3,456 + 2,345.

  2. Question 2

    Use the front-end strategy to estimate 4,567 + 3,210.

  3. Question 3

    Use the front-end strategy to estimate 2,345 + 1,678.

  4. Question 4

    Use the front-end strategy to estimate 5,432 + 2,198.

  5. Question 5

    When is an estimate good enough instead of an exact answer?