Assessment

Compact-Ness

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Creating a definition may be easier than it sounds! Give your classes experience creating their own definition. Scholars examine the meaning of the compact-ness of a scatter plot and create their own definitions based on measurements. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have learners create different sets of scatter plots to apply the various definitions of compact-ness
  • For those who are struggling, suggest using a polygon or measurements to get them started with their definition
Classroom Considerations
  • Some pupils may take much longer to complete than others
Pros
  • The concept can lead to different concepts such as regression or correlation
  • Questions leave the task open form multiple solution methods
Cons
  • None
Common Core