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It's the one day your classes get to 'shoot' their trash into the can! Scholars collect data related to shooting percentages to analyze. As they move farther from the basket, their percentages change, and a linear model emerges.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Have pupils plot the data from their groups on the same graph; compare the characteristics of the best-fit lines for each
Classroom Considerations
- Provide each individual with a graphing calculator
- Allow time to collect and prepare materials for the activity
Pros
- Activity combines several algebraic concepts
- Allows pupils to collect and analyze meaningful data
Cons
- None