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Flipped Math
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9th - 10th
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Math
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21:24
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45 mins
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Best Fit Lines

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What fits best? Pupils watch a video that reviews creating a scatter plot. Learners develop an understanding of correlation and determine whether it is moderate, strong, or none as well as positive or negative. Finally, they use a graphing calculator to find the equation of a curve of best fit to solve problems and use the problems in the worksheet to practice the new skills.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

scatter plots, line of best fit, correlation, negative correlation, calculator skills, linear

Instructional Ideas

  • Ask class members to find strange variables that show a strong correlation but no causation

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires learners to be able to plot on a coordinate plane to create a scatter plot
  • Serves as the second lesson in a four-part unit

Pros

  • Includes an exit ticket to check for understanding
  • Contains an additional practice set to help with mastery

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSS-ID.B.6.a HSS-ID.B.6.b HSS-ID.B.6.c HSS-ID.C.7

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