This is really the most primitive form of estimation. Students will simply count away at the subjects we are looking at. This series of sheets is perfect for primary students and can be coupled with a science lab of sorts. It does get them thinking down the direction of estimation though for sure. Elementary students will learn to estimate through the use of pictures. Students are encouraged to estimate the number of items shown before actually counting them.

Students will learn how to estimate the number of objects and verify their estimates by counting. Small and large sets of the same and assorted objects are included.