Modelling Science Data workshop
This free downloadable workshop investigates how technology fits a curve to data.
Students collect different types of data using motion sensors, ramps, balls and springs, and learn how to identify and fit suitable mathematical models to represent the data. They also learn how to test the quality of the fitted model and provide evidence that supports using that model as a fair and accurate representation of data. Students will learn about the difference between linear and non-linear regression, scatter plots, correlation and errors.
This workshop is particularly useful for students collecting data and writing reports for assignments.
Inclusions
This resource includes the following teaching resources ready to use in the classroom:
- PowerPoint presentation (contains videos)
- detailed teacher instructions for setting up and running the workshop
- student work sheets and excel sheets
- answers.
In order to run this workshop you’ll need some specific equipment. Please check the teacher instructions for full details
Curriculum links
- Year 10 Maths, Science, Design and Technologies
- Year 11 and 12 Mathematical Methods, General Mathematics, Physics
See the resource for detailed curriculum links.
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