Grade 1 · Math · Unit 10 of 10
Guess and Group
Smart guesses, and counting in equal groups.
What your child practises
Practises estimating a quantity to 20 using something known, such as ten, and making numbers up to 30 from equal groups of 2, 5 or 10, with or without singles.
Manitoba Curriculum learning outcome: 1.N.6, 1.N.7 · estimating quantities to 20 with referents, and numbers up to 30 as equal groups with and without singles
Sample questions
A taste of this unit. In the app, questions change every time and get easier or harder to match your child.
Question 1
Which estimate is closer for 18 beans: 2 or 20?
- 20
- 2
- 100
20
Hint: 18 is close to 20.
Question 2
5 groups of 2 is how many?
- 12
- 7
- 10
10
Hint: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10.
Question 3
4 groups of 2 is how many?
- 8
- 6
- 10
8
Hint: 2, 4, 6, 8.
Question 4
There are 20 beans in a jar that is almost full. Which guess is closest?
- 5
- 20
- 50
20
Hint: Use what you know: a small jar holds about 20.
Question 5
2 groups of 5 is how many?
- 25
- 7
- 10
10
Hint: 5 and 5 make 10.
Question 6
Which makes 12: 6 groups of 2 or 6 groups of 1?
- 6 groups of 1
- 6 groups of 2
- 2 groups of 1
6 groups of 2
Hint: Six twos make 12.