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- Fitting a Line to Data: An Explanation
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Scatter the TV sales over weeks. Pupils create a scatter plot to display the number of TV sales over a period of several weeks. The interactive allows class members to create two lines of best fit. Then they determine which line fits that data better and how to verify it.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Conduct a lesson on finding residuals for a line of best fit
Classroom Considerations
- Learners should know how to graph a line written in slope-intercept form
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Pros
- Individuals can view the correct answer
- The supplementary material contains additional examples
Cons
- It can be difficult to drag the lines to create lines of best fit