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Exploring The Golden Arches

Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Linear Functions
Level
9-12
Activity Time
80 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Resource Types
Lessons

Exploring The Golden Arches

Activity Overview

Using given nutritional information of popular items from McDonald's, the students will develop and test a conjecture based on the given information. The students will analyze the two-variable data using the graphics calculator by creating a scatter plot and regression equation.

Before the Activity

The students should have experience creating a scatter plot from information entered into a list. The students should be able to adjust a viewing window. The students will need to know how to find a regression equation equation using the graphics calculator.

During the Activity

The students should work in groups of two to explore conjectures for the given nutritional information.

After the Activity

Review student results:

  • As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
  • Re-teach concepts as necessary
  • Subject Area
    Math: Algebra I: Linear Functions
    Level
    9-12
    Activity Time
    80 Minutes
    TI Calculator
    TI-84 series
    Resource Types
    Lessons
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