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How do we find the line of best fit?

Date: 
2010-05-21 09:50 - 11:15

Objective:

Students will be able to find the line of best fit.

Agenda:

1.  Lesson:
     Show students both the formula and the "by hand" method for finding the line of best fit. Ensure the students understand that it must go through the mean of x and y. Show students how to use the line of best fit to make predictions.

2.  Exercise:
     Work from textbook

3.  Activity:
     Work on projects

Homework:

Work on projects