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Are the length and width of birds' eggs related? Young ornathologists use a scatter plot to investigate the relationship between the length and width of eggs for Mallard ducks. They then determine the egg with the greatest length-to-width ratio.
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Instructional Ideas
- Include an assessment on interpreting scatter plots
 
Classroom Considerations
- While designed as a high school task, it would still be appropriate to use in eighth grade
 - Learners must have knowledge of correlations and ratios
 
Pros
- Resource includes scored student work that applies the rubric
 - Contains an answer key
 
Cons
- Multiple grammatical errors and inconsistencies