1. Topic Of Lesson Plan-
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2. Lesson Content-
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| Calculating r and interpreting its meaning. |
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3. Goals And Expectations-
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1. Students will be able to calculate r
2. Students will be able to interpret r
3. Students will understand the possible reasons for a high r other
than cause and effect. |
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4. Objectives-
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1. Students calculate r correctly
2. Students explain the meaning of r and its limitations
3. Students apply r to independent research |
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5. Materials and Aids-
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| http://silverleafmath.wikispaces.com |
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6. Methods Used and Procedures-
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A. Introduction-
1. Review basic algebra regarding lines and slopes
2. Relate linear models to real life
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B. Development-
1. Introduce formula for r
2. Give reasons for a high r
3. Give reasons for a low r
4. Stress that r is for linear models |
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C. Practice-
1. Students calculate r
2. Students answer basic questions about r
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D. Independent Practice-
1. Students collect data and calculate r
2. Students interpret the results
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E. Accommodations For Students-
1. Use of online r calculator
2. Simplified text
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F. Checking for understanding-
1. Test
2. Exit slip
3. Project/Poster |
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G. Closure-
1. Review what r means
2. Connect r to linear models |
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7. Evaluation-
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1. Tests
2. Projects
3. In class work with r
4. Student interpretations of r |
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