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3.6 Estimating Sums with Rounding and Compatible Numbers Worksheet

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Core academic competencies and curriculum alignment

This Grade 3 Math worksheet provides structured practice on 3.6 Estimating Sums with Rounding and Compatible Numbers. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Choose the best estimate of a sum using rounding or compatible numbers and decide whether a proposed exact sum is reasonable. (CCSS 3.OA.D.8; CCSS 3.NBT.A.1)

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Grade 3

Subject

Math

Domain

Math Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

At the school garden, students counted 1,025 + 815 + 550 + 880 stickers. Estimate the total by rounding each number to the nearest hundred. Which estimate is best?

A3,300

B3,400

C3,200

D3,500

Solution & Explanation:Round each number to the nearest hundred: 1,000, 800, 600, 900. Then add the rounded numbers: 1,000 + 800 + 600 + 900 = 3,300.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

At the recycling team, students counted 982 + 784 + 513 + 833 notebooks. Estimate the total by rounding each number to the nearest hundred. Enter the estimate.

Solution & Explanation:Round each number to the nearest hundred: 1,000, 800, 500, 800. Then add the rounded numbers: 1,000 + 800 + 500 + 800 = 3,100.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

At the music room, students counted 939 + 753 + 476 + 786 crayons. Estimate the total by rounding each number to the nearest hundred. Enter the estimate.

Solution & Explanation:Round each number to the nearest hundred: 900, 800, 500, 800. Then add the rounded numbers: 900 + 800 + 500 + 800 = 3,000.

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QWhat grade level and standards does this worksheet align with?

This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 3 Math students. It aligns with educational standard MATH.3.6 (Grade 3 number and operations in base ten practice focused on estimating sums with rounding and compatible numbers.).