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Mathed Up!
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Grade
7th - 10th
Subjects
Math
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Media Length
23:03
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Duration
1 hr
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Direct Instruction
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Video
Year
2014
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Scatter Graphs

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Make an estimate by getting in line. The class works with scatter plots and lines of best fit to make an estimate for given values. Pupils determine whether there is a positive or negative correlation and draw a best-fit line. Using the drawn line, they determine an estimate to answer a question about the data.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

scatter plots, data representations, bivariate data, line of best fit, estimation, correlation, negative correlation

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Conduct a short lesson on drawing best-fit lines
  • Have classmates share their estimates and discuss why their answers may be different

Classroom Considerations

  • Class members should be able to plot points on a scaled graph

Pros

  • The presenter in the video works several of the problems in the resource
  • Includes the lines needed to make an estimate

Cons

  • None

Common Core

8.SP.A.1 8.SP.A.2 HSS-ID.B.6.a MP4 MP5

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