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Fifth graders develop strategies for estimating ages, and illustrate results by graphing and interpreting scatter plots to compare x and y coordinates.

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estimation, scatter plots, graphs

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estimation, scatter plot, math
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Grade
5th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice

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