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The bounce of a golf ball changes the result in golf, mini golf—and a great math activity. Scholars graph the height of golf ball bounces before finding a line of best fit. They analyze their own data and the results of others to better synthesize their knowledge.
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Instructional Ideas
- If you allow graphing calculators, review where to find each of the required functions
- Discuss the correlation and strength of correlation
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of data on scatter plots, linear functions, rate of change, x- and y-coordinates, slope, and intercept
Pros
- Provides answer keys for every portion of the activity
- Offers sample data in case a pupil or class cannot complete the golf ball drop activity
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- None