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How Dense is Salt Water?

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Young schoolers explore the concept of linear regression. They determine the mass and density of salt water. Pupils add salt to water and record the density as salinity increases, and perform a linear regression on the data to model the...
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How Many Frogs?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore the concept of linear regression. In this linear regression lesson plan, students find the line of best fit for a set of data pertaining to a frog population. Students use their line of best fit to predict the frog...
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Environmental Agents of Mathematics: Mathematics for Change

For Teachers 9th - 10th
High schoolers analyze environmental science data using Math. They do research about renewable energy, gather data, create graphs and interpret their findings. Then the group presents their arguments persuasively using their findings to...
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Making Predictions from Data with a Graphing Calculator

For Students 9th - 12th
In this making predictions from data activity, students solve 15 short answer problems. Students determine average miles per gallon given data on miles traveled and gas used. Students make predictions using the data and a line of best fit.
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Lesson 6-7: Scatter Plots and Equations of Lines

For Students 10th - 12th
For this scatter plot worksheet, students examine tables and write a linear equation that matches the table.  Students graph linear equations.  They read scatter plots, determine the trend line, and write a linear equation to match...
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Let's Gather Around the Circle

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Scholars explore the relationship between circumference and diameter. Groups of learners measure the diameter and circumference of round objects and record their data on a given worksheet. They then input the data into their graphing...
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When the Snow is as High as an Elephant

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers study the concept of mean values using a data plot. Learners enter the given data in the activity to create their data table. They use the data table to calculate the mean of the snowfall percentage provided in the...
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Making Predictions Using Systems of Equations

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Students explore the concept of systems of equations. In this system of equations lesson, students enter data into lists on their calculators about 100 meter dash times. Students plot the points using a scatter plot and perform a linear...
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Linear Equation Experiments

For Students 8th - 9th
In this linear equation worksheet, students solve and complete 2 different experiments that include using linear equations. First, they determine the difference between independent and dependent variables. Then, students graph their...
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Fourteen Math Regent Exam Statistics Questions on Scatter Plots and Linear Regression

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
For this linear regression worksheet, students solve fourteen Math Regent Exam questions regarding scatter plots and linear regression.  The solutions are provided.
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Practice Problems: Correlation and Linear Regression

For Students 9th - 11th
For this correlation and linear regression worksheet, learners examine data to determine the statistic mean.  They compute the percent of the variability.  This three-page worksheet contains 16 problems.  Answers provided.
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Thirst Dilemma (Drinking in the Desert)

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore linear functions.  In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders collect and analyze date as they investigate the question of how long will water last if you are trapped in a desert.    Students create scatterplots of their...
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Linear Regression on TI-83

For Students 11th - 12th
In this linear regression worksheet, learners use TI-83 calculators to graph linear regressions. Instructions for using the calculator are provided. This two-page worksheet contains six problems.
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Linear Regression on TI-89

For Students 11th - 12th
In this linear regression worksheet, students use the TI-89 calculator to graph linear regressions. Details instructions on the use of the calculator are provided. This one-page worksheet contains six problems.
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Linear Regression on TI-86

For Students 11th - 12th
In this linear regression worksheet, students solve linear regression problems using the TI-86 calculator. Detailed instructions on how to use the calculator are provided. This one-page worksheet contains seven problems.
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Linear Regression on TI-85

For Students 11th - 12th
In this linear regression worksheet, students use TI-85 calculators to complete linear regression expressions. Detailed instructions on the use of the calculator are provided. This one-page worksheet contains seven problems.
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The Graduation Dilemma

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore data analysis.  In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders collect and organize data to create a scatter plot.  Students use the regression feature of the calculator to find the line of best fit and use the equation to...