Birds & Eggs

In this task, students start by examining a scatter plot about the size of various bird eggs from a collection of measurements. In particular, students are asked to identify a correlation, sketch an approximation for the line of best fit, determine the equation of that line, use the equation of the line and/or the graph to make interpolative predictions, and draw conclusions about the properties of specific eggs by using the graphical presentation of the data.
Resource ID#: 42076 Type: Teaching Idea
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 8
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Parents
Suggested Technology: Basic Calculators
Keywords: Scatter plot, correlation, positive correlation, line of best fit, prediction equation, interpolation, cpalms, icpalms, illustrativemathematics.org, illustrative mathematics, mathematics, math, Florida standards, resource, free, freely available, problems-based learning, student activities
Instructional Component Type(s): Teaching Idea,  Student Center Activity
Resource Collection: Illustrative Mathematics

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