Curve Fitting Remix

This resource shows how I would remix "Curve Fitting" from Phet interactive Simulations  (https://goopenva.org/courses/curve-fitting/view

The original resource allows you to us your mouse, drag data points and their error bars, and watch the best-fit polynomial curve update instantly. You choose the type of fit: linear, quadratic, cubic, or quartic.

This is a powerful resource that can be used to introduce lines and curves of best fit.  I recommend collecting data such as students' foot size versus height or use the attached lesson from the Virginia Department of Education.  

Download: mip-a-9-curve-best-fit.docx


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