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McDougal Littell Middle School Math Course 3: Making Data Displays

Activity Overview

This Technology activity is from McDougal Littell Middle School Math Course 3, Lesson 12.3: Using Data Displays. Students will create data displays using a scatter plot and a line graph of the data and a circle graph of survey data.

Before the Activity

Review the activity PDF file.
Make copies of the activity PDF file for your class.
If you would like to use the TI-83 Plus or TI-84 Plus, you will need to use the CellSheet™ App to produce circle graphs.

During the Activity

Students will:

  • Create data displays using a scatter plot and a line graph of the data
  • Create data displays using a circle graph


  • Directions:
  • Distribute the student activity sheets
  • Follow the procedures as outlined
  • After the Activity

    As a class, review student answers, discussing questions that appeared to be more challenging, and re-teaching as needed.