Instructional Video

Scatter Plots and Line of Best Fit

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Demonstrate how to use a box and whisker plot to place a line of best fit accurately with an educational video. It begins with a review of box and whisker and line of best fit, and then uses an application problem to describe the process. 

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Repeat the application problem described in the video; ask classmates to measure their arm spans and heights to practice finding the line of best fit
  • Edit the video using a source such as EdPuzzle to add questions throughout the video
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires Internet access to view the YouTube video
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Pupils see the distinction between one and two-variable data using the process
  • Animations enhance the content of the lesson
Cons
  • The instructor talks very fast