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Activity: Cropland Value Grows
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Description: Students will create a scatter plot of the data in the USA TODAY Snapshot "Cropland value grows" and identify the independent and dependent variables for the data. The students will find the rate of change for the data and be asked to label this value with the appropriate units. Students will determine the linear model to fit the data and then use this model to make predictions based on this model.

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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 Functions / Relations, Linear Equations, Analyzing Linear Data

Teacher Review (Not based on classroom experience)
Reviewer: Craig, Jul 30 2004 03:47:47:430PM
Appropriate for: introduction to a concept, practice of skills and understandings
Ability to meet my goals: Neutral
Recommended for:
Algebra: Functions / Relations, Linear Equations, Analyzing Linear Data
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