Scatter Plots at Arm's Reach

This lesson is an introductory lesson to scatter plots and line of best fit (trend lines). Students will be using m&m's to represent different associations in scatter plots, and measure each other's height and arm span to create their own bivariate data to analyze. Students will be describing the association of the data, patterns of the data, informally draw a line of best fit (trend line), write the equation of the trend line, interpret the slope and y-intercept, and make predictions.
Resource ID#: 71433 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 8
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, LCD Projector
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: Scatter Plots, Line of Best Fit, Slope, Y-Intercept, Making Predictions
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Formative Assessment
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Algebra

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