Grade 08 Mathematics - EC: M08.D-S.1.1.2
Grade 08 Mathematics - EC: M08.D-S.1.1.2
Continuum of Activities
The list below represents a continuum of activities: resources categorized by Standard/Eligible Content that teachers may use to move students toward proficiency. Using LEA curriculum and available materials and resources, teachers can customize the activity statements/questions for classroom use.
This continuum of activities offers:
- Instructional activities designed to be integrated into planned lessons
- Questions/activities that grow in complexity
- Opportunities for differentiation for each student’s level of performance
Grade Levels
8th Grade
Course, Subject
Mathematics
Related Academic Standards / Eligible Content
Activities
- Which picture shows the most appropriate line of best fit for the data gathered?
- Does the line of best fit for the following data have a positive or negative slope?
- The graph below shows the number of hours students spent studying for their final exam and the grade they earned. Draw a line of best fit and identify if it is a positive or negative correlation.
- Plot the points from the data table below on the graph, and then draw a line of best fit to match the data.
- Construct a scatterplot and draw a line of best fit for the data below. Describe any patterns you see.
Answer Key/Rubric
- D
- Negative
- Positive correlation.
Line of best fit should be similar to, but does not need to be exactly like the following:
- Graph as follows. Line of best should be similar, but does not need to be exactly the same.
- Acceptable answers may include, but are not limited to:
- Graph and line of best fit shown below. Line of best fit should be similar, but does not need to be exactly the same.
- Negative association
- As the age of the car increases its value will decrease
