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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2014 Regional Conference and Exposition: Houston, Texas

Please note: The NCTM conference program is subject to change.

96- Moneyball in the Classroom: Using Baseball to Teach Statistics

Thursday, November 20, 2014: 12:30 PM-1:30 PM
362 BCEF (George R. Brown Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Josh Tabor


As illustrated in the movie Moneyball, understanding the power of statistical analysis can be very rewarding. Using a formula from the movie, we will learn how to address CCSSM standards about using models to make predictions, calculating residuals, and understanding "least-squares" lines. We will also investigate regression to the mean.

Presentation Format: 9-12 Session
Grade Band Audience: 9 to 12

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