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Practice using linear models to answer a question of interest. The 12th installment of a 16-part module combines many of the skills from previous lessons. It has scholars draw scatter plots and trend lines, develop linear models, and apply these models to make predictions.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have learners research a data set to answer a question about the school or local community
Classroom Considerations
- Lesson focuses on linear models; nonlinear models show up in the next lesson
- Individuals should already know how to informally draw trend lines
Pros
- Use of actual data (with sources) makes lesson relevant
- Teacher guide indicates where to look for mathematical practices
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