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Line up to be Measured

Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Data Analysis
Math: Algebra I: Linear Functions
Level
9-12
Activity Time
50 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire CX series
Other Materials
tape measures heightarmspan.tns file
Resource Types
Lessons

Line up to be Measured

Activity Overview

Students will measure their heights and arm spans and fit a linear model to the data.

Before the Activity

Measurements are easier to make when the tape measure is taped to the wall vertically and next to a corner of the room.

Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Data Analysis
Math: Algebra I: Linear Functions
Level
9-12
Activity Time
50 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire CX series
Other Materials
tape measures heightarmspan.tns file
Resource Types
Lessons
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