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Activity: Population On The Move
Go to: http://www.usatoday.com/educate/mathtoday/ (opens a new window)
Description: In this activity students will determine the rate of change (slope) & build a linear model (y = mx + b) from this data. The model will be used to make a prediction about the future growth of the population of the U.S. if the current trend continues.

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The activity is designed for use with the TI-83 Plus and TI-83 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84, TI-84 Plus.

Technology Type: TI Calculator 
Author: Bob Tower
Language: English 
Cost: Does not require payment for use

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Courses: Algebra Linear Equations, Analyzing Linear Data

  OklaMathman
Comment:A nice set of activities. Especially for those units on statistics. The use of real life data makes it more interesting to the students. Thanks