Line of Best Fit

Teacher : Megan Paul

Course/ Subject: Algebra 1 Support

Date of Instruction:  May 2^nd, 2023

Opening (I Do)

An engaging process for lesson introduction that is specifically planned to encourage equitable and purposeful student participation. Describe the instructional process that will be used to introduce the lesson.

TKES 1, 2, 3,4,5, 8,10

Standard/s:

MGSE9-12.S.ID.6a-c, 7 and 9 Algebra 1 Standards  Discussing correlations given situations and scatter plots.

Learning Target:

·         I will identify and analyze the line of best fit.

Success Criteria:

·         I can differentiate between a trendline and a line of best fit.

·         I can use the data button I my calculator to input coordinate points in order to calculate the line of best fit.

• A value (slope)
• B value (y-intercept)

Introduction/Connection: 

Pirate Prep

Video

DIRECT INSTRUCTION:

Complete Notes on Calculating the Line of Best Fit.

Work Period  (We Do, You Do)

Students learning by doing/demonstrating learning expectations.  Describe the instructional process that will be used to engage the students in the work period.

TKES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 8,10

GUIDED PRACTICE: 

We will complete sample problems together to calculate lines of best fit.  

INDEPENDENT/COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE/DIFFERENTIATION:

Students will finish the remaining problems on the handout on Lines of Best Fit.

Closing  (We Check)

Describe the instructional process that will be used to close the lesson and check for student understanding .

TKES : 1,2,3, 4,5,6,7,8

SUMMARIZE/CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING:

Students will share answers on the board and discuss concerns.

Assignments/Homework:

·         Unit 6 Summative Test– Wednesday, May 3^rd