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Determining the Equation of a Line Fit to Data Lesson PlanDetermining the Equation of a Line Fit to Data Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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8th
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Math
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Duration
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Determining the Equation of a Line Fit to Data

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What makes a good best-fit line? In the 10th part of a 16-part module, scholars learn how to analyze trend lines to choose the best fit, and to write equations for best-fit lines to make predictions.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

scatter plots, trend lines, line of best fit

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Assign the problem set as homework

Classroom Considerations

  • Learners should already know how to draw trend lines
  • Lesson touches upon the notion of residuals, but it does not introduce this term

Pros

  • Includes a variety of contexts
  • Contains scaffolding tips for differentiation

Cons

  • None

Common Core

8.SP.A.2

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