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SAI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
CBSE CURRICULUM
Class: VI
LESSON NOTE-3.6
SUBJECT: Mathematics
CH:3-NUMBER PLAY
SUBTOPIC: SIMPLE ESTIMATION
Estimation helps when you do not need the exact number and just want a quick idea. For
example, if you’re estimating how many books are in the library, you might guess based on what you see
rather than counting each one.
Example 1: Estimating the Number of Books in a Library
You know there are about 300 books on each shelf.
There are 10 shelves in the library.
Estimate: Instead of counting every book, you multiply 300 by 10 and estimate there are
around 3,000 books in the library.
Example 2: Estimating Guests at a Party
You see that each table at a party has about 8 people.
There are 12 tables.
Estimate: Multiply 8 by 12 to estimate that there are about 100 people at the party