Shiv Kapila explores the concept of estimation, a simple topic in GCSE Maths, yet one which is phenomenally important and routinely underestimated.

Borrowing from his PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Shiv takes estimation and ensures that students no longer confuse it with ‘guessing’, but instead learn about the mathematical necessity of estimation and its profound role across the world.

Further exploration links:

Universe size comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Are9dDbW24

Powers of ten: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fKBhvDjuy0

Fermi estimates: https://fermi-questions.andrechek.com/

Improving at solving fermi estimates: https://scioly.org/wiki/index.php/Fermi_Questions