Estimating tasks
| Time: | 3 min. |
| Recommended age: | from 10 |
| Size of group: | it doesn't matter |
| Time for preparation: | approx. 5-10 minutes |
| Material: | Alternative 1: an empty jam jar, estimating materials (peas, matches, money etc.). Alternative 2: stones and scales. Alternative3: Water, tub and measuring beaker. Alternative 4: String |
Game description
The following estimation exercises are easy to do: Matches or peas, coins or glass marbles are filled into an empty jam jar with a lid. The group must decide on the number of objects found in the jar. The interesting thing is how the group makes their decision.
Option
The group must guess the weight of a stone, the amount of water in a tub or the length of a piece of string
Judging
The closer the group comes to the correct answer, the more points are awarded. The best team gets the most points.
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