029. The Power of Estimation: Beyond the Candy Jar

Meaningful Math

Estimation often gets overlooked in elementary math instruction, yet it plays an important part in helping students reason flexibly, think critically, and develop meaningful number sense. This conversation invites you to reconsider estimation not as a throwaway guessing game, but as an essential tool for building mathematical reasoning and intuition.

We’ll explore why estimation deserves a more intentional place in your classroom and share practical ways to weave it into your daily instruction without adding extra lessons. You will walk away with routines, resources, and classroom-ready ideas that help your students shift from answer-getting to sense-making. If you're ready to elevate estimation from the margins to the center of meaningful math learning, this conversation is for you.

Links mentioned in this episode:

✅ Graham Fletcher “More Bang for your Buck” blog post

✅ Estimation 180

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