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Integrated Mathematics 1

Goal 3: Data Analysis and Probability - The learner will analyze data and apply probability concepts to solve problems.

Objective 3.03. Create linear and exponential models, for sets of data, to solve problems.

  • 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.

Additional related resources

We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

General resources

Aligned lesson plans

Learning to use R statistical software for linear regression — An alternative to the graphing calculator
In Understanding data mining: Extracting, organizing, and analyzing large sets of data, page 2
Students often learn how to do linear regression activities using a graphing calculator. This lesson provides an opportunity to complete these same types of assignments using R statistical software. Students will use this free software to create scatter plots and to develop linear regression models that can be used to make predictions.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics)
By Dail Midgette.
Learning to use R statistical software for data mining — Putting it all together
In Understanding data mining: Extracting, organizing, and analyzing large sets of data, page 4
Students will mine data to identify the variables that most significantly impact the...
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics)
By Dail Midgette.
Learning to use R statistical software for data mining — An extension of linear regression to multiple variables
In Understanding data mining: Extracting, organizing, and analyzing large sets of data, page 3
In this lesson, students will use the free R statistical software to navigate through the basics of data mining, a process in which the effects of individual variables can be determined. Students will utilize multiple methods of variable selection — forward selection, backward selection, and stepwise selection — in an attempt to determine which variables are most influential in a given situation.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics)
By Dail Midgette.

Resources on the web

Traveling Distances
Students interpret the meaning of the slope and y-intercept of the graph of real-life data. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Regression Line
Students investigate the relationship between a set of data points and a line used to fit the data points using a computer-based interactive graphing tool. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
My Graph Is...
Students select their own real-life data to plot and interpret. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Gallery Walk
Students view the work of other students in the class and explain their own work. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Exploring Linear Data
Students model linear data in a variety of settings. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 7–12 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Effects of Outliers
Students investigate the relationship between a set of data points and a line used to fit the data points using a computer-based interactive tool, the Regression Line Applet. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Bathtub Water Levels
Students examine real-life data that illustrates a negative slope. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Automobile Mileage: Years Since 1990 vs. Mileage
This lesson provides an opportunity for the students to analyze how changing the independent variable in a set of data can result in a different least squares regression line. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Automobile Mileage: Year vs. Mileage
Students plot data about automobile mileage and interpret the meaning of the slope and y-intercept in the resulting equation for the least squares regression line. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Automobile Mileage: Comparing and Contrasting
This lesson allows students the time they need to think about and discuss what they have done in the previous lessons. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Automobile Mileage: Age vs. Mileage
Students plot data about automobile mileage and interpret the meaning of the slope and y-intercept of the least squares regression line. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics