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The 3-Container Estimation Routine

3 Container Routine
3-Container Estimation Routine Sets 17 and 18Download

The 3-Container Estimation Routine is a clear and simple routine that invites students to estimate and discuss their ideas.

 

This school year, I’ll be adding new sets of 3-Container Estimation Routines.

 

Watch this video to learn how to use the routine:

 

 

 

Note:  Use the blue download links below to download your copies.

 

New This Week!

 

 

 

3-Container Estimation Routine Sets  –  15 and 16

3cer set 15

3cer set 16

 

Monday, November 28

3-Container Estimation Routine  –  Sets 13 and 14

3CER set 13

3CER set 14

 

Monday, November 7

3-Container Estimation Routine  –  Sets 11 and 12

3CER set 11

3CER set 12

 

Monday, October 31

3-Container Estimation Routine Sets  –  9 and 10  (All Grade Levels)

3CER set 9

3CER set 10

 

Posted Earlier This Year

Monday, October 3

3-Container Estimation Routine – Sets 1 and 2   (All Grade Levels)

Slide1 1

 

Monday, October 10

3-Container Estimation Routine  –  Sets 3 and 4  (All Grade Levels)

3CER 3 and 4

 

Monday, October 17

3-Container Estimation Routine  –  Sets 5 and 6  (All Grade Levels)

3CER set 5 and 6

 

Monday, October 24

3-Container Estimation Routine  –  Sets 7 and 8  (All Grade Levels)

3CER set 7 and 8

 

 

 

 

The 3-Container Estimation Routine

 

 

3 Container Routine

 

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Steve Wyborney
Steve Wyborney is an award-winning teacher and instructional coach from Oregon. He is well known for his use of instructional technology and his work with mathematics and his passionate belief in the exceptional potential of every student.

18 responses to “The 3-Container Estimation Routine”

  1. Kelly Avatar
    Kelly

    Hi Steve. My class LOVES these 3-container estimation activities! I love how it takes the estimation clipboard to the next level! I’m just wondering if you will be posting more? Thanks so much!

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    1. Steve Wyborney Avatar
      Steve Wyborney

      Hi, Kelly. Yes, I plan to make at least 4 more. Thank you for sharing how much your class love them!

      Reply
  2. Konna Avatar
    Konna

    Hi Steve, My MS students in Korea love all of your puzzles. Thanks so much for all of your hard work!

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    1. Steve Wyborney Avatar
      Steve Wyborney

      Hi, Konna. Thank you so much for sharing this. I love hearing that your students are enjoying them!

      Reply
  3. Ana Lopes Avatar
    Ana Lopes

    There is definitely a problem because there is no link to download the 5/10 3 containers estimation problem. Ana

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    1. Steve Wyborney Avatar
      Steve Wyborney

      Hi, Ana. Can you try again now? Even though I could see it here, I think it took a must have taken a bit for the cache to clear this time.

      Reply
  4. Loraine Codd Avatar
    Loraine Codd

    Hi Steve
    Thank you, a trillion times, for all these amazing resources!!!!! I am so grateful. My children love all of them and can’t get enough. I teach Grade 3 (8 and 9 year olds).
    From Loraine
    South Africa

    Reply
    1. Steve Wyborney Avatar
      Steve Wyborney

      Hi, Loraine. Thank you for the kind words, and greetings from Oregon in the U.S. where we are just entering into the fall and anticipating winter. I’m so glad to hear how much your student love them.

      Reply
  5. Michelle Peart Avatar
    Michelle Peart

    Hi Steve,
    I also can’t access the 3 container estimation for Oct 5.
    Thanks for your work, I live using your resources
    Michelle

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    1. Steve Wyborney Avatar
      Steve Wyborney

      Hi, Michelle. Here is the link to the page – and then the link to download the file is listed under October 5.
      https://stevewyborney.com/2022/10/the-3-container-estimation-routine/
      I hope that answers your question. Thank you!

      Reply
  6. Jennifer Gillig Avatar
    Jennifer Gillig

    Where is the link to use this?

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    1. Steve Wyborney Avatar
      Steve Wyborney

      Hi, Jennifer. The download link is the blue link just below where it says Monday, October 3.

      Reply
  7. Melinda Watkins Avatar
    Melinda Watkins

    I’m having trouble opening my download as well. I do not wish to use the 3rd party search engine and am hoping there is another way

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    1. Steve Wyborney Avatar
      Steve Wyborney

      Hi, Melinda. When you scroll down to Monday, October 3, you’ll see the blue download link beneath it. The link says, “3-Container Estimation Routine – Sets 1 and 2”
      Here’s the link to the post where you’ll see it when you scroll down. https://stevewyborney.com/2022/10/the-3-container-estimation-routine/

      Reply
  8. Cee Avatar
    Cee

    So excited. You are amazing and I am greatly appreciative of your dedication and sharing.

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    1. Steve Wyborney Avatar
      Steve Wyborney

      Thanks, Cee!

      Reply
  9. Jaime Matsuda Avatar
    Jaime Matsuda

    I would really like to get this resource. Maybe I am having a slow Sunday, but I don’t understand how to download it. I have watched the youtube video and I have looked at the “Downloadables” page. Where is the link to download? Thank you for putting this together!

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    1. Steve Wyborney Avatar
      Steve Wyborney

      Hi, Jaime. I cleared the cache so it should be showing up now. Thank you so much for taking a look at it!

      Reply

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