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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 Data Analysis And Probability

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.

Assessment Limits:

  • Items should include a definition of the data and what it represents.
  • Data will be given when a line of best fit is required.
  • Equation or graph will be given when a curve of best fit is required.

Skill Statements
1.

The students will find a line of best fit, use it to interpolate and extrapolate, and/or interpret slope and intercepts.
2.

The student will use a curve of best fit to interpolate and extrapolate.
3.

The student’s response will be in the context of the problem.
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Resources for 3.2.2:
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