Estimating

Accuracy is overrated! In this BrainPOP UK movie, Tim and Moby will show you why being almost right is, sometimes, good enough. In this educational, animated movie discover what an estimate is, and when it’s a good idea to use one. Find out how a map scale will help you estimate the distance from one place to another, even when a road or track is not exactly straight, plus how to estimate the straight-line distance between two spots. Finally, you’ll learn how to estimate circular distances and how to find the circumference of a circle. Here’s a hint: it helps to carry a ruler!

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