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Question:

Multiple choice question

Approximate describes a guess that is as near as possible to being exact.

Approximate can be used as a verb or an adjective. In this exercise, approximate is used as an adjective.

For example:

The approximate time of arrival of the airplane is 11:30, but it might arrive a few minutes before or a few minutes after 11:30.

close to

nearly accurate

near

exact

Which answers below are closest in meaning to approximate? Choose the 3 correct answers.

Response:

near

close to

exact

nearly accurate
Score 3 of 3

Question:

Multiple choice question

a good guess.

an accurate amount.

close to being correct.

an estimate of something.

Which answers below best complete the sentence?

Choose the 3 correct answers.

 

When something is approximate, it is...

Response:

an estimate of something.

a good guess.

close to being correct.

an accurate amount.
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Question:

Multiple choice question

Read the paragraph and answer the question below.

 

Teaching students to make good approximations may lead to better math skills.

Students who are good at advanced mathematics will be good at making approximations.

Making Approximations

Research has shown that people who are good at making approximations are often also good at advanced mathematics. These research findings suggest that math teachers should focus more on developing their students' ability to estimate. This may lead to improved math skills in the future.

What is the main idea in this paragraph? Choose the ONE correct answer.

Response:

Students who are good at advanced mathematics will be good at making approximations.

Teaching students to make good approximations may lead to better math skills.