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Number Play · Estimate quantities sensibly · 3:33

You'll learn: Check whether a result is plausible

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Estimate using a small count
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Construct a pictograph

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Construct a labelled bar graph

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Plan the axes and scale
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You'll learn: Choose a scale that fits the largest count