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Not too much, not too little, but just right in the middle. Using researched census population data, young statisticians plot population data over time. They develop an idea of midpoints to estimate populations for years that census data is unavailable.
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Instructional Ideas
- Team up with a social studies teacher for the lesson
Classroom Considerations
- Scholars should be able to plot points on a coordinate graph
- Pupils will need a way to research census data, either through the Internet or other methods
Pros
- Provides printable worksheets and problem cards
- Real-world data makes activity more relevant to learners
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- None