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Algebra 1

3.1.0 Lesson Overview

Algebra 13.1.0 Lesson Overview
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In this lesson, you will explore how a linear model is used to describe the relationship between two numerical variables and how to use a line of best fit to make predictions.

When you finish this lesson, you will be able to:

  • Describe the rate of change and yy-intercept for a linear model in everyday language.
  • Draw a linear model that fits the data well and use the linear model to estimate values.

Here are the activities that will help you reach those goals:

  • 3.1.0: Lesson Overview
  • 3.1.1: Exploring Scatter Plots
  • 3.1.2: Creating a Scatter Plot Using Data
    • 3.1.2: Self Check
    • 3.1.2: Additional Resources
  • 3.1.3: Interpreting the Slope and Vertical Intercept of a Linear Model
    • 3.1.3: Self Check
    • 3.1.3: Additional Resources
  • 3.1.4: Interpreting the Slope and Vertical Intercept of a Scatter Plot
    • 3.1.4: Self Check
    • 3.1.4: Additional Resources
  • 3.1.5: Using an Equation for a Fit Line

After that, you’ll practice and review.

  • 3.1.6: Practice
  • 3.1.7: Summary
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