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INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Algebra Application: The Rise of K-Pop
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INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Algebra Application: The Rise of K-Pop
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Algebra Application: The Rise of K-Pop
In this Algebra Application, students examine the music industry, specifically the rise of Korean pop music, or K-Pop. Using industry data students examine tables and graphs of categorical data before identifying possible functional relationships. A mathematical model is developed to explore the relationship between viral videos and sales. Topics covered: Mathematical modeling, Linear regression, Categorical data, Functions.
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| Common Core Standards | CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.SP.A.1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.SP.A.2, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.LE.A.1 |
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| Grade Range | 8 - 10 |
| Curriculum Nodes |
Algebra • Linear Functions and Equations • Applications of Linear Functions • Probability and Data Analysis • Data Analysis |
| Copyright Year | 2021 |
| Keywords | linear regression, line of best fit, categorical data, functions, K-Pop |