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This applet allows the user to explore size estimation in one, two and three dimensions. Multiple levels of difficulty allow for progressive skill improvement. Teaching ideas and activities are included. The direct link to the simulation is given as a mirror URL.
This is part of a larger collection developed by the Physics Education Technology project (PhET).
AAAS Benchmark Alignments (2008 Version)2. The Nature of Mathematics
2A. Patterns and Relationships
9. The Mathematical World
9C. Shapes
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics AlignmentsStandards for Mathematical Practice (K-12)
MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
NSES Content Standards
Con.U: Unifying Concepts & Processes
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Title = {PhET Simulation: Estimation},
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Number = {8 February 2025},
Month = {December 1, 2005},
Year = {2005}
}
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