This 3 part lesson and activities allow you to guide your students through the creation of a scatterplot graph. They begin by plotting coordinates to show the relationship between the size of their foot and forearm. Students will create scatterplots showing the relationship between the number of goals a hockey team scores and the number of points they have earned. They also plot data to examine the relationship between the number of goals a team allows and the number of points they have in the standings. Finally, they create a scatterplot to examine the relationship between latitude and temperature. These activities provide excellent opportunities for your students to analyze, interpret, draw conclusions, and identify trends using scatter plot graphs

Ontario Math Curriculum Expectations:

D1.1

identify situations involving one-variable data and situations involving two-variable data, and explain when each type of data is needed

D1.6

analyze different sets of data presented in various ways, including in scatter plots and in misleading graphs, by asking and answering questions about the data, challenging preconceived notions, and drawing conclusions, then make convincing arguments and informed decisions

D1.3

select from among a variety of graphs, including scatter plots, the type of graph best suited to represent various sets of data; display the data in the graphs with proper sources, titles, and labels, and appropriate scales; and justify their choice of graphs

This problem-solving approach provides students with the opportunities to apply reasoning skills, select tools, problem-solving and computational strategies, create a variety of representations of mathematical ideas, communicate and defend their ideas, and reflect on and monitor their thinking.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Tips Sheet: This detailed guide will provide you with a breakdown of each part of the lesson.

• Getting Started: Your students will be led through an activity that helps them use a set of data to create a scatterplot graph.

• Working On It: A cooperative problem-solving task in which students create scatter plots to determine: 1) The relationship between the number of goals a team scores and the number of points they earned, 2) The number of goals a team allows and the number of points they earn.

• Exit Ticket: Each student will complete the exit ticket independently. This work is used for assessment purposes and allows the teacher to identify common misconceptions or areas of need. It is also a great opportunity for the teacher to provide individualized descriptive feedback.

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OTHER MATH ACTIVITIES BY BLUE SKY SCHOLASTICS:

• Scatter Plot Graphs 3 Part Lesson - Read, Interpret, Draw Conclusions
• Building Graphing Skills
• Double Bar Graphs Problem Solving Activities (Read, interpret, draw conclusions)
• Probability End of the Unit Summative Assessment Task for Grade 6
• Probability End of the Unit Summative Assessment Task for Grade 7
• Comparing Theoretical Probabilities - A Problem Solving Activity
• Using a probability number line to describe the likelihood of an event occurring
• Converting Fractions to Percentages - A Math Problem Solving Activity
• Using Percent Benchmarks to Estimate Quantities - A Problem-Solving Activity

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