Scatter Plots and Data TEKS Unit | Trend Line Notes for 8th Grade Math

A 9-day Scatter Plots and Data TEKS-Aligned complete unit including: scatter plots and association, constructing scatter plots, scatter plots and trend lines, making predictions with trend lines, mean absolute deviation and random samples.

Students will practice with both skill-based problems, real-world application questions, and error analysis to support higher level thinking skills. You can reach your students and teach the standards without all of the prep and stress of creating materials!

Standards: TEKS: 8.5C, 8.5D, 8.11A, 8.11B, 8.11C; Looking for CCSS-Aligned Resources? Grab the Scatter Plots and Data CCSS-Aligned Unit. Please don’t purchase both as there is overlapping content.

Learning Focus:

• use a trend line to approximate data with linear association and make predictions
• construct and interpret scatterplots
• determine mean absolute deviation and generate random samples

More details on what is included:

1. Unit Overviews

• Streamline planning with unit overviews that include essential questions, big ideas, vertical alignment, vocabulary, and common misconceptions.
• A pacing guide and tips for teaching each topic are included to help you be more efficient in your planning.

2. Student Handouts

• Student-friendly guided notes are scaffolded to support student learning. 
• Available as a PDF and the student handouts/homework/study guides have been converted to Google Slides™ for your convenience.

3. Independent Practice

• Daily homework is aligned directly to the student handouts and is versatile for both in class or at home practice. 

4. Assessments

• 1-2 quizzes, a unit study guide, and a unit test allow you to easily assess and meet the needs of your students.
• The Unit Test is available as an editable PPT, so that you can modify and adjust questions as needed.

5. Answer Keys

• All answer keys are included.

***Please download a preview to see sample pages and more information.***

How to use this resource:

• Use as a whole group, guided notes setting
• Use in a small group, math workshop setting
• Chunk each student handout to incorporate whole group instruction, small group practice, and independent practice.
• Incorporate our Scatter Plots and Data Activity Bundle for hands-on activities as additional and engaging practice opportunities.

Time to Complete:

• Each student handout is designed for a single class period. However, feel free to review the problems and select specific ones to meet your student needs. There are multiple problems to practice the same concepts, so you can adjust as needed.

Is this resource editable?

• The unit test is editable with Microsoft PPT. The remainder of the file is a PDF and not editable.

Looking for hands-on classroom activities?

• Check out the corresponding Scatter Plots and Data Activity Bundle, which includes activities like scavenger hunts, find it and fix its, mazes and more to allow students to engage and practice the concepts. Win-win!

More 8th Grade TEKS-Aligned Units:

Unit 1: Real Number System

Unit 2: Linear Equations

Unit 3: Linear Relationships

Unit 4: Angle Relationships

Unit 5: Pythagorean Theorem

Unit 6: Transformations

Unit 7: Surface Area

Unit 8: Volume

Unit 9: Scatter Plots and Data

Unit 10: Personal Financial Literacy

More 8th Grade Activity Bundles:

Unit 1: Real Number System

Unit 2: Linear Equations

Unit 3: Linear Relationships

Unit 4: Angle Relationships

Unit 5: Pythagorean Theorem

Unit 6: Transformations

Unit 7: Surface Area

Unit 8: Volume

Unit 9: Scatter Plots and Data

Unit 10: Personal Financial Literacy

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