Introduction

Number sense is a feeling for numbers that people use to solve problems in their daily lives. This lesson covers some aspects of number sense, including the purpose of numbers, the four operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), math vocabulary, and estimation.

Objectives

When you complete this lesson you will:

Þ Explore problem-solving approaches.

Þ Weigh situations and make decisions.

Þ Recognize when to use estimation and when to solve for an exact answer.

Learning Activities

Video:

Þ Watch Program 28 where people discuss how they use number sense to make decisions.

Þ As you watch, think about how you would make decisions in the same kinds of situations.

Workbook:

Þ Read pages 23-26 and complete the “Sneak Preview.”

Þ Read page 27. Then complete and correct the exercises on pages 28-37 about approaches to learning math, understanding the number system, seeing number relationships and patterns, and estimating.

Þ Complete and correct the “GED Practice” on pages 38-40. This section is similar to the GED Math Test.

Internet:

Þ Log onto your Home Space at http://litlink.ket.org and follow the links to GED Connection, Math.

Þ Under Learning Modules, open “Unit 1: Budgeting and Financial Planning” and complete Activities 1-5. (NOTE: Be sure to click on “Save” after you type in the boxes after each activity.)

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