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Mathematics as communication

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A lesson plan for grades 6–8 Mathematics

Provider: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics


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This lesson focuses on interpreting and creating graphs that are functions of time. Illuminations provides four activity sheets for completing the lesson.

Students will:

  • Answer questions about graphical representations of information collected over a period of time.
  • Create graphical representations of information collected over a period of time.
  • Work collaboratively and improve communication skills.

NCTM Standards and Expectations covered in this lesson include:

  • Selecting, creating, and using appropriate graphical representations of data, including histograms, box plots, and scatterplots.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Mathematics (2004)

Grade 7

  • Goal 4: Data Analysis and Probability - The learner will understand and use graphs and data analysis.
    • Objective 4.01: Collect, organize, analyze, and display data (including box plots and histograms) to solve problems.
    • Objective 4.05: Solve problems involving two or more sets of data using appropriate statistical measures.

Grade 8

  • Goal 4: Data Analysis and Probability - The learner will understand and use graphs and data analysis.
    • Objective 4.01: Collect, organize, analyze, and display data (including scatterplots) to solve problems.
    • Objective 4.02: Approximate a line of best fit for a given scatterplot; explain the meaning of the line as it relates to the problem and make predictions.