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Can we break the record? Groups use provided data detailing the number of visitors to a blog to determine if the number of blog views breaks the previous record. They must take rates into consideration to make their estimates—a great blend of math and real-world analytics.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have the class find a real-world data set and perform the same type of analysis for homework
Classroom Considerations
- Pupils should have experience with rates and average rates
- Note that Friday in the resource refers to March 22, 2013
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- Provides images and files with relevant data
- Lists other questions to consider, submitted by instructors
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