4.CE.1.a
Determine and justify whether an estimate or an exact answer is appropriate when solving contextual problems involving addition and subtraction with whole numbers. Refine estimates by adjusting the final amount, using terms such as closer to, between, and a little more than.
Example Problems
Sheniqua is playing several rounds of a card game.
Answer the question about a situation that can be represented with the expression .
Did Sheniqua earn or lose 70 points in one of the card game rounds?
Answer the question about a situation that can be represented with the expression .
Did Sheniqua earn or lose 70 points in one of the card game rounds?
Carlos is reviewing last week's checking account activity.
Answer the question about a situation that can be represented with the expression .
Did Carlos deposit money or withdraw $150?
Answer the question about a situation that can be represented with the expression .
Did Carlos deposit money or withdraw $150?
A weather station reports a change in temperature from morning to midday.
Answer the question about a situation that can be represented with the expression .
From dawn to noon, did the temperature increase or decrease?
Answer the question about a situation that can be represented with the expression .
From dawn to noon, did the temperature increase or decrease?

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