Gumball Math

Today our class put their estimation skills to the test. First, we divided the students into multi-age groups. Then, each group estimated how many gumballs they could collect from the playground in 5 minutes. Ready...Set...GO!

After time was up, the students met back with their groups to begin counting their gumballs. Each group had to work as a team to figure out the most effective strategy for counting such a large number of objects.

Here are each team's estimation and their final number:

Team

Doggie Kitty Mousie - Guess: 100, Final: 564

Pizzeria - Guess: 60, Final: 850

Spicy Kitty Nachos - Guess: 110, Final: 1, 099

The Weirdos - Guess: 200, Final: 740

Leprechans- Guess: 99, Final: 390

Hundred Puppies - Guess: 90 , Final: 687

Tigers - Guess: 90 , Final: 300

Totals:

Guess: 749

Final: 4,630