Estimate and Check

This worksheet helps students in Grades 4-6 strengthen both estimation skills and exact computation by pairing rounding strategies with division by 10, 100, and 1,000. For each problem, learners first estimate the quotient by rounding the dividend to the nearest ten, hundred, or thousand, then check their estimate by completing the exact division. This two-step process deepens number sense and builds confidence in evaluating the reasonableness of results.

Skills Reinforced

• Estimation and Reasonableness
  Judge whether answers make sense before and after computing.
• Division by Powers of Ten
  Apply place-value shift rules accurately.
• Rounding to Tens, Hundreds, and Thousands
  Use rounding strategically to create efficient estimates.
• Multi-Step Problem Solving
  Complete and compare both estimated and exact solutions.
• Understanding Place-Value Structure in Division
  See how rounding and division interact within the base-ten system.

Instructional Benefits

• Dual-Process Thinking
  Encourages students to think flexibly using both mental math and precise computation.
• Strengthens Number Sense
  Highlights how rounding affects quotients and why estimates are useful.
• Built-In Self-Checking
  Comparing estimates to exact answers reinforces accuracy and reflection.
• Promotes Mathematical Reasoning
  Students analyze differences between estimated and actual results.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Ideal for guided lessons, independent practice, small groups, homework, or assessment.

This printable worksheet builds a strong bridge between rounding, estimation, and division by powers of ten. By estimating first and checking with exact computation, students develop reliable reasoning habits, improve place-value understanding, and gain confidence evaluating the accuracy of their mathematical work-skills essential for advanced arithmetic and real-world problem solving.

This worksheet is part of our Dividing by Tens Worksheets collection.