It is positive that how one performs on the first test relates to their performance on the second test. The three-question assessment has class members read and analyze a scatter plot of test scores. They must determine whether statements about the plot are true or false and edit the false statements to make them true.

Concepts

line of best fit, scatter plots, bivariate data, data display, data, data analysis, data representations, data sets

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Provide opportunities for the class to change false statements into true statements

Classroom Considerations

• The class should be familiar with the process of eyeballing a line of best fit
• Pupils need to be able to plot a point on a scatter plot

Pros

• The resource includes a table with typical understandings and misconceptions for each score level
• Contains a rubric with acceptable answers

Cons

• Some of the scanned sample responses are difficult to read

Common Core

8.SP.A.1 8.SP.A.2 MP3 MP4