8.SP.A.1 lessons
Construct and interpret scatter plots for two-variable measurement data and describe patterns of association. (An informal early look.)
The Common Core State Standards for Mathematics code 8.SP.A.1 asks students to: “Construct and interpret scatter plots for two-variable measurement data and describe patterns of association. (An informal early look.)” These Fieldbook lesson teaches it hands-on, with everyday materials, a printable teacher guide and a student sheet.
Data Detectives Grade 5 · partly supports this standard
- Do taller people have bigger hands? 50–60 min
Students measure height and hand span, plot every person as one point on a scatter plot, and draw a trend line by eye. They decide whether taller people tend to have bigger hands, and learn the difference between a trend and a rule.
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