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	Math TODAY - Breast Cancer Risks

Activity Overview

Students will explore data that will be modeled by a logistic function. Students will have the opportunity to study real-life data and create a mathematical function to model the data. Students will use the mathematical model to make a prediction.

Before the Activity

See the attached Teacher Edition PDF file for notes and guidelines for this activity. The Technology Guide PDF file includes step-by-step calculator instructions with screen shots.

If you are using the TI-Navigator™ Classroom Learning System, see the TI-Navigator Basic Skills Guide PDF file for information on how the system can be integrated into your activity.

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Breast Cancer Risks Teacher Edition.pdf
TI_Technology_Guide_for_Breast_Cancer_Risks.pdf
TI-Navigator Basic Skills.pdf

During the Activity

Students will:

Identify and interpret non-linear data

Read and interpret graphs

Model data with a logistic function

Directions:

Distribute the Student Edition PDF file to your class.

Follow the activity procedures outlined in the student document.

You may use the Transparency PDF file to display a large image of the USA TODAY graphic during the activity.

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Breast Cancer Risks Student Edition.pdf
Breast Cancer Risks Transparency.pdf

After the Activity

Distribute the assessment questions or send the attached LearningCheck™ assessment to your class to gauge student understanding of the concepts presented in the activity.

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