Evaluating mathematical models
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A lesson plan for grades 9–12 Mathematics
The purpose of this lesson is to evaluate several mathematical models using the Internet as a resource. Science NetLinks provides links to necessary web resources and detailed instructions for completing the lesson.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Mathematics (2004)
Grade 9–12 — Algebra 2
- Goal 2: Algebra - The learner will use relations and functions to solve problems.
- Objective 2.04: Create and use best-fit mathematical models of linear, exponential, and quadratic functions to solve problems involving sets of data.
- Interpret the constants, coefficients, and bases in the context of the data.
- Check the model for goodness-of-fit and use the model, where appropriate, to draw conclusions or make predictions.
- Objective 2.04: Create and use best-fit mathematical models of linear, exponential, and quadratic functions to solve problems involving sets of data.
