Word Problems
Estimating Differences
Estimating Sums
100

Michael has 26 stickers on his daily reading chart. By the end of the month he will have 28 more stickers. About how many stickers will Michael have at the end of the month?

60 stickers 

100

Estimate the difference

95- 24=

100-20- 60 

100

Estimate the sum

24+18=

20+20=40 

200

Alex had a bag with 65 cookies in it. He gave 25 to his classmates. About how many cookies does Alex have left?

40 cookies 

200

Estimate the difference

54-23=

50-20=30

200

Estimate the sum

72+13=

70+10=80

300

 Luca has 18 toy dinosaurs. He gives 9 to his brother. About how many toy dinosaurs will Luca have left?

30 toy dinosaurs 

300

Estimate the difference

83-18=

80-20=60

300

Estimate the sum


45+18=

50+20=70

400

Lane has 82 bouncy balls. He finds 12 more. About how many bouncy balls will Lane have?

90 bouncy balls 

400

Estimate the difference

47-13=

50-10=40 

400

Estimate the sum

38+22=

40+20= 60

500

Marissa has 24 books. She buys 18 more. About how many books will Marissa have?

40  books 

500

Estimate the difference

68-43=

70-40=30 

500

Estimate the sum

74+32

70+30=100

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