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Guess the Ages

Author
Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Expressions
Level
6-8
9-12
Activity Time
30 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Resource Types
Lessons

Guess the Ages

Activity Overview

In this activity, the teacher will pick favorite "famous" people and ask the students to guess their ages. The names and birth dates are attached ("Famous Persons Birth Dates"). Participants use the calculator to enter the information and to view results.

Before the Activity

Look over the handout and familiarize yourself with clearing lists, entering lists, and creating scatter plots.

During the Activity

Have each student enter their age guesses in a list as you go through the activity.

After the Activity

Review student answers:

  • As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
  • Re-teach concepts as necessary
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    Author
    Subject Area
    Math: Algebra I: Expressions
    Level
    6-8
    9-12
    Activity Time
    30 Minutes
    TI Calculator
    TI-84 series
    Resource Types
    Lessons
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