More than just data, scatter plots are full of information that can be used to answer a variety of questions. This lesson uses a plot with information about bird egg sizes to answer questions about the relationship between length and width. See if your learners can make predictions about different egg sizes and discover the relationship between multiple points on a graph. The answer key is provided with explanations for most of the answers. 

Concepts

scatter plots, graphs

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Additional Tags

scatter plot, scatter diagram, math

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Pros

• One answer choice has the option of creating a slope for the line
• Can be used as independent assignment

Cons

• Requires previous knowledge of slope and scatter plots

Common Core

8.SP.A.1 8.SP.A.2 MP5