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  Tomorrow we will exchange the tickets for snacks

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

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

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

Graphs  Different graphs are used for different reasons!!!!!!!!!!!

Three types of Graphs Pie Graphs Line Graph Bar Graphs

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

Alacia Deron B. Bryana Torriona Arielle A. Jacob Blake Terriell Darrion D. Darius D. Darion J. Charliethia Joseph Todd Joshua Ashley Brandon Antonio Irvondra Leiana Jasmine Jamie Jamal Tirelle Jeremy Arielle S DoorTeacher’s Desk

Marlonika C Ese C Kenneth B Brandi B Joshua B Kevin A Ebony H Tracy G Cory G Ambrika F Tra F Jared D Calbrenlyn J Kev’Ionn Shaquille J LaJuana J Paul J Jennae H Danielle P Jorrance M Sheldon M Kayla L Gerid J Joshua R Clarence R Raquel R Jyi R Curits P LaNell W SeRyan W Keywanda Brandon S Kenicia S DoorTeacher’s Desk th period

Andrew D Nicholas B Savanna B Lomar B Teirra A Natosha A Blaine H Myraniesa G Rajari G Jason G Daniel D Fatina D Antonio L Marcel J Jeremy J LaJuana J Jacinta H Navion H Elizabeth R Jamal P Jewels P Lillian M Chris M Latoya T Taya T Rasean S Caleb S Branden R Tre W Shaeh- lynne M Dequan W Rickie V Terrance T DoorTeacher’s Desk th period

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!!!

Check for understanding

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!!!

Expectations  Grading the assignment  Complete thoughts require COMPLETE SENTENCES (so does your grade )

Assignment 1. Choose which graphs best shows the data. 2. Explain your answer in complete sentences 3. In your own words determine when it would be best to use the particular type of graph

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

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

Bar Graph vs Line Graph  Bar Graph – graph used for comparing distinct groups  Example – which level of education will get you more money

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

Check for Understanding Line or Bar Graph?  Comparing the graduation rate of West Bank high schools

Check for Understanding Line or Bar Graph?  Looking at how the stock market increased or decreased during the day

Check for Understanding Line or Bar Graph?  Looking at how attendance increased or decreased during the school year 

Check for Understanding Line or Bar Graph?  Comparing the graduation rates between different states

Check for Understanding Line or Bar Graph?  Comparing the offensive yards between different football games

Check for Understanding Line or Bar Graph?  Looking how speed changed during a car trip

Pie Graph  Pie graphs - are best used for showing percentages of a whole  Example – the different parts of a budget

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

Check for Understanding

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

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

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)

Exit Ticket  What graph would be best for this data? 1) Showing how graduation rates increased over time 2) Showing what percentage of seniors graduate on time 3) Comparing the graduation rates of West Bank High Schools Bonus *What is one ($)big reason that you want to graduate from high school?

Answer ONE of the following question the best you can 1. Why do people have to die? Why don’t we live forever? 2. What separates human from animals? Be specific and answer it from a scientist’s prospective. 3. 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!

More money is NIIIIIIICE!