Number-sense and the ability to estimate are skills that students will need in their every-day life. Unfortunately, these skills can be some of the most challenging to teach without practical experiences. One of the best places to cultivate the ability to do quick, mental-math estimation is on a trip to the grocery store. Here is a simple Grocery Store Game you can have your child or student play on their next trip.
The shopper uses estimation skills to select a combination of products that come as close as possible to a target total.
- A shopping list
- A separate shopping basket from the main cart/basket
- calculator (optional)
How to Play…