Need Another Lane

By Amy Dimmerling • Jessica Behymer

Grade Level	9th or 10th
Subject Area	Mathematics – Data Analysis
Duration	2.5 – 80 min class periods
Setting	Standard Classroom & Computer Lab
Background Knowledge	Students will need to be familiar with different types of graphs and what they mean. They will also need to have basic data analysis skills (i.e., average and tables).
Authors	Amy Dimmerling & Jessica Behymer

Summary
The students will use their data analysis skills to determine if the section of roadway they were assigned is adequate or may need another lane.

Objectives
1. Students will learn how to create graphs using Microsoft Excel 2. Students will create a visual item to present their finding on their roadway 3. Students will develop skills in presenting their conclusions

Materials Required
Computers with Microsoft Excel Poster Board Tape/Glue Markers Etc.

Ohio Standards

Mathematics

Data Analysis and Probability Standard- 9th grade

Data Collection
• Create a scatterplot for a set of bivariate data, sketch the line of best fit, and interpret the slope of the line of best fit.

Statistical Methods
• Describe and compare various types of studies (survey, observation, experiment), and identify possible misuses of statistical data.
• Make inferences about relationships in bivariant data, and recognize the difference between evidence of relationship (correlation) and causation.

Data Analysis and Probability Standard – 10th grade

Data Collection
• Represent and analyze bivariate data using appropriate graphical displays (scatterplots, parallel box-and-whisker plots, histograms with
more than one set of data, tables, charts, spreadsheets) with and without technology.