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Unit 3 Overview

Algebra 1Unit 3 Overview

Unit 3 Overview

Unit 3 Overview

Why Should I Care?

Do you ever think about where your food comes from, or what it takes to get those vegetables you’re eating from the ground to your plate? Watch the video to learn a bit about the organization Farms To Grow and how farmers use statistics to make sound decisions for their farms.

Statistics in Farming

In this unit, you will learn about how to graph two-dimensional data and create models of the data to make predictions. You’ll also use residuals to judge how good a model is and use correlation to describe how variables are related to each other.

Building Character: Purpose 

Through their organization, Farms to Grow, Gordon Reed and Dr. Gail Myers work to promote the sustainability and history of Black farmers. They have a strong sense of purpose to make a positive contribution to the world.

Throughout this unit, you will work on developing your purpose. Having purpose is showing a commitment to making a meaningful contribution to the world. Purpose drives you to make positive contributions in line with your own interests and strengths. And this pursuit gives your life direction and forward momentum; it motivates and guides your short-term goals and daily activities. With a strong sense of purpose, you flourish: you enjoy a more meaningful life, are healthier and more resilient to setbacks, live more energetically, and feel good about what you’ve accomplished.

Think about your current sense of purpose. How many of the following statements are true for you?

  • I look for ways to have positive effects on others’ lives.
  • I often reflect on my life goals and the kind of person I want to be.
  • When I plan out my day, I consider how my activities connect to what I want to accomplish with my life.
  • I often think about what I can offer the world, taking into account what the world needs as well as my personal strengths and interests.
  • I often think about what matters most to me and why it matters.

Don’t worry if none of these statements are true for you. Developing this trait takes time. Your first step starts today!

Am I ready to learn this?

Getting Ready for Unit 3 

To be ready for this unit, you need to be able to:

  • Distinguish linear patterns from nonlinear patterns based on scatter plots.
  • Identify positive and negative trends in a scatter plot.
  • Interpret slopes and yy-intercepts of graphs of linear equations.

Next, you will answer some questions that will help you see how ready you are for this unit. If you need help, some mini-lessons will help you brush up on anything you need to work on.

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