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The Challenge Question Lesson PlanThe Challenge Question Lesson Plan
Publisher
Teach Engineering
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Grade
7th - 9th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Year
2013
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The Challenge Question

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A research position becomes a modeling job. The introductory lesson in a series of nine presents the challenge of analyzing a set of bivariate data. The class brainstorms what the data may represent. Pupils must decide what is needed to model the data so they can better analyze it. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

line of best fit, bivariate data, data, data display, graphing, graphing data, linear, lines, slope, engineers, technology resources

Instructional Ideas

  • Have the class research mathematical modeling using linear equations
  • Create groups for the brainstorming portions and have them record their ideas to share with the entire class

Classroom Considerations

  • The class members should be familiar with graphing points

Pros

  • The resource promotes the use of journaling
  • The teacher is encouraged to guide the discussion toward the topics of the upcoming lessons

Cons

  • None

Common Core

8.F.A.3 8.F.B.5 8.SP.A.1 MP4

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