School Improvement in Maryland

Using the State Curriculum: Algebra/Data Analysis

Skill Statements: The Skill Statement gives the reader direction on how an assessment item is written. The Skill Statement describes what information may be given and/or the format of that information. In addition, the Skill Statement describes how the student is expected to respond to the item.

Goal 3 The student will demonstrate the ability to apply probability and statistical methods for representing and interpreting data and communicating results, using technology when needed.

Expectation 3.2 The student will apply the basic concepts of statistics and probability to predict possible outcomes of real-world situations

Indicator 3.2.2 The student will interpret data and/or make predictions by finding and using a line of best fit and by using a given curve of best fit.

Skill Statements

  • The students will find a line of best fit, use it to interpolate and extrapolate, and/or interpret slope and intercepts.

  • The student will use a curve of best fit to interpolate and extrapolate.

  • The student's response will be in the context of the problem.
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