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MathematicsData & Statisticsusually ages 13–14

Scatter Graphs

Plot bivariate data on a scatter graph with correctly labelled axes and appropriate scales; describe the correlation (positive, negative, none) and draw an estimated line of best fit where appropriate

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If your child has data comparing hours of sleep and test scores for 10 students, can they plot the points on a scatter graph, draw a line of best fit, and use it to predict a score for someone who slept 7 hours?

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Builds on
Scatter Graphs & Correlationages 13–14Plotting a scatter graph is the representational skill underpinning the conceptual understanding of correlation described in mt_8atyuvPUZc
Scatter Graphsthis skill · ages 13–14
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Curriculum alignment

Candidate matches to official curriculum codes — machine-suggested, unreviewed (v0.1).

This skill sits beyond Year 6 in the Australian Curriculum, so no F–6 code is matched. It also sits beyond the NSW K–6 syllabuses. It also sits beyond Level 6 in the Victorian Curriculum.

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