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Catalyst

Catalyst. Come in quietly and get started on the catalyst Describe why this course is trying to prepare us for. Describe why this course is important to you. HW: Come up with three questions that can be answered using one of each type of graph. Tickets.

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Catalyst

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  1. Catalyst Come in quietly and get started on the catalyst • Describe why this course is trying to prepare us for. • Describe why this course is important to you. HW: Come up with three questions that can be answered using one of each type of graph

  2. Tickets • Tomorrow we will exchange the tickets for snacks

  3. Procedure Review • Before entering class • No hood, ipods, food/beverage • Entering the classroom • Get the paper(s) • Go immediately to your assigned desk • Start on the catalyst

  4. Agenda SWBAT select the appropriate graph • Catalyst • Pick the best type • Notes/Discussion • Graphing • Exit Ticket

  5. Graphs try to convey a message • What are the following graph trying to tell us? $$$$$

  6. Graphs • Different graphs are used for different reasons!!!!!!!!!!!

  7. Three types of Graphs Pie Graphs Bar Graphs Line Graph

  8. Procedure Alter – Getting into groups • Move Desk to form a group • Move ALL DESK even if your group is missing people • There should be space between your group and the next one

  9. 6 5 4 3 2 1 Teacher’s Desk Door

  10. 4th period 6 5 4 3 2 1 Teacher’s Desk Door

  11. 5th period 6 5 4 3 2 1 Teacher’s Desk Door

  12. Procedure Alter – Working in Groups • Work on the same problem as people in your group. • You either help someone out or • Ask for help • If you don’t understand something ask your group first BEFORE asking the teacher. • Stay on task! **If you copy someone else’s work, BOTH papers will be taken up!!!

  13. Check for understanding

  14. Explore Activities • Think, do the best that you can!! • Make sure that you give specific answers • AVOID • “I just know” or I.D.K. • “It looks BETTER” • DISCUSS, DISCUSS, DISCUSS!!!

  15. Expectations • Grading the assignment • Complete thoughts require COMPLETE SENTENCES (so does your grade )

  16. Assignment • Choose which graphs best shows the data. • Explain your answer in complete sentences • In your own words determine when it would be best to use the particular type of graph

  17. Notes - Expectations • During the notes • You must raise your hand to talk • Start getting the notes right when the come up on the board

  18. Notes • Keypoint #1 – Three different types of graphs – pie graph, line graph, bar graph – have different uses

  19. Bar Graph vs Line Graph • Bar Graph – graph used for comparing distinct groups • Example – which level of education will get you more money Different Groups

  20. Line Graph • Line Graph – graph used for a continuous range (no gaps) • Best for time!!! • Ex. Change in stock market over time

  21. Check for Understanding Line or Bar Graph? • Comparing the graduation rate of West Bank high schools Groups - so Bar Graph

  22. Check for Understanding Line or Bar Graph? • Looking at how the stock market increased or decreased during the day Over Time - so Line Graph

  23. Check for Understanding Line or Bar Graph? • Looking at how attendance increased or decreased during the school year Over Time - so Line Graph

  24. Check for Understanding Line or Bar Graph? • Comparing the graduation rates between different states Groups - so Bar Graph

  25. Check for Understanding Line or Bar Graph? • Comparing the offensive yards between different football games Groups - so Bar Graph

  26. Check for Understanding Line or Bar Graph? • Looking how speed changed during a car trip Over Time - so Line Graph

  27. Pie Graph • Pie graphs - are best used for showing percentages of a whole • Example – the different parts of a budget

  28. Independent Assignment • Expectations • Work individually • Do not discuss answers with other people • If you have question, raise your hand!

  29. Check for Understanding

  30. Assignment • Identify the type of graph for each of the following sets of data. • Sketch the graph • Draw on your notes

  31. Assignment • 1) Percentage of people making above $500/week • Doctoral degree – 40% • College Degree - 45 % • High school degree – 15% • 2) Weekly Average income for • Doctoral degree - $1500 • College degree - $1000 • High School degree - $600 • 3) Years in college school and income • 0 years - $600 • 4 years - $1000 • 8 years - $1500

  32. Exit Ticket • Expectations 1) Clear off notes and papers 2) Answer the questions the best that you can you will get credit even if you are wrong!!!! 3) No talking (or you will lose credit) 4) Self-grade (fill in answers and lose credit)

  33. Exit Ticket • What graph would be best for this data? • Showing how graduation rates increased over time • Showing what percentage of seniors graduate on time • Comparing the graduation rates of West Bank High Schools Bonus *What is one ($)big reason that you want to graduate from high school?

  34. Answer ONE of the following question the best you can • Why do people have to die? Why don’t we live forever? • What separates human from animals? Be specific and answer it from a scientist’s prospective. • Why do polar bears and people living in southern Louisiana have to fear the increased usage of energy in Asia? Write in complete sentences! Don’t talk during the Catalyst!

  35. More money is NIIIIIIICE!

  36. More money is NIIIIIIICE!

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