Standard #: MAFS.912.S-ID.3.8 (Archived Standard)


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Compute (using technology) and interpret the correlation coefficient of a linear fit.


General Information

Subject Area: Mathematics
Grade: 912
Domain-Subdomain: Statistics & Probability: Interpreting Categorical & Quantitative Data
Cluster: Interpret linear models. (Algebra 1 - Major Cluster) -

Clusters should not be sorted from Major to Supporting and then taught in that order. To do so would strip the coherence of the mathematical ideas and miss the opportunity to enhance the major work of the grade with the supporting clusters.

Date Adopted or Revised: 02/14
Date of Last Rating: 02/14
Status: State Board Approved - Archived
Assessed: Yes

Test Item Specifications

    Assessed with:

    MAFS.912.S-ID.2.6



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Formative Assessments

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Lesson Plans

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The students will use the data of NBA players to construct scatter plots to determine if there is a correlation between the height of a basketball player and his free throw percentage. The students will use technology to create the graphs, find the regression line and calculate the correlation coefficient.

Heart Rate and Exercise: Is there a correlation?

In this lesson, Algebra 1 students will use supplied heart rate data to determine if heart rate and the amount of time spent exercising each week are correlated. Students will create their own scatter plots and lines of best fit for the data and study correlation using GeoGebra. Students will gather evidence to support or refute statistical statements made about correlation. The lesson provides easy to follow steps for using GeoGebra, a free online application, to generate a correlation coefficient for two given variables.

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This lesson will provide students with an opportunity to collect and analyze bivariate data and use technology to create scatter plots, lines of best fit, and determine the correlation strength of the data being compared. Students will have a hands on inquire based lesson that allows them to create gliders to analyze data. This lesson is an application of skills acquired in a bivariate unit of study.

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In this lesson, students develop a strong use of the vocabulary of correlation by investigating crowd ratings for a month at Disney. Students will find weekly crowd rating regression lines and regression correlations and discuss what this means for a Disney visit.

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Height Scatterplot Lab

This lesson is a Follow Up Activity to the Algebra Institute and allows students to apply their skills on analyzing bivariate data. This STEM lesson allows students the opportunity to investigate if there is a linear relationship between a person's height and foot length. Using technology the students can determine the line of best fit, correlation coefficient and use the line for interpolation.

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Perspectives Video: Professional/Enthusiast

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Download the CPALMS Perspectives video student note taking guide.

Problem-Solving Task

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Unit/Lesson Sequence

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Learn more about the sample Algebra 1 CMAP, its features and customizability by watching the following video:

Using this CMAP

To view an introduction on the CMAP tool, please .

To view the CMAP, click on the "Open Resource Page" button above; be sure you are logged in to your iCPALMS account.

To use this CMAP, click on the "Clone" button once the CMAP opens in the "Open Resource Page." Once the CMAP is cloned, you will be able to see it as a class inside your iCPALMS My Planner (CMAPs) app.

To access your My Planner App and the cloned CMAP, click on the iCPALMS tab in the top menu.

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Virtual Manipulative

Name Description
Line of Best Fit

This manipulative allows the user to enter multiple coordinates on a grid, estimate a line of best fit, and then determine the equation for a line of best fit.

Student Resources

Problem-Solving Task

Name Description
Coffee and Crime:

This problem solving task asks students to examine the relationship between shops and crimes by using a correlation coefficient.

Virtual Manipulative

Name Description
Line of Best Fit:

This manipulative allows the user to enter multiple coordinates on a grid, estimate a line of best fit, and then determine the equation for a line of best fit.



Parent Resources

Problem-Solving Task

Name Description
Coffee and Crime:

This problem solving task asks students to examine the relationship between shops and crimes by using a correlation coefficient.



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