Get a line on the snakes. The assessment task requires the class to determine the species of unknown snakes based upon collected data. Individuals analyze two scatter plots and determine the most likely species for five additional data points.

Concepts

scatter plots, bivariate data, data, data analysis, data display, data representations, snakes, measurement, sampling, population data

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have class members explain their choices

Classroom Considerations

• The way the task is written, it does not require lines of best fit
• Students should be familiar with scatter plots and plotting points on them

Pros

• The resource provides the likely combinations of correct answers for specific scores
• Includes reflection questions for the teacher about students' performance

Cons

• Some pupils may get answers correct simply because they correspond with plotted points

Common Core

HSS-ID.B.6.a HSS-ID.B.6.b HSS-ID.B.6.c MP1 MP7