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What makes a good best-fit line? In the 10th part of a 16-part module, scholars learn how to analyze trend lines to choose the best fit, and to write equations for best-fit lines to make predictions.
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Instructional Ideas
- Assign the problem set as homework
Classroom Considerations
- Learners should already know how to draw trend lines
- Lesson touches upon the notion of residuals, but it does not introduce this term
Pros
- Includes a variety of contexts
- Contains scaffolding tips for differentiation
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