Lessons for 8.SP.A.2
Judging and comparing modelsComparing predicted outputs with the real ones to see where the model starts to drift.Lesson
Line of best fitEyeball a line through the cloud and use it to predict.Lesson
Modeling with linear relationshipsChoose the variables, fit the line, read a prediction off it, and say where the model stops making sense.Lesson
Printable Worksheets
Judging and comparing models worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Line of best fit worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Modeling with linear relationships worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview