MSDE Mathematics Lesson Seed Domain Interpreting Categorical and Quantitative Data Cluster Statement Interpret linear models Standard S.ID.9 Distinguish between correlation and causation Purpose/Big Idea: This lesson seed makes use of an article which gives examples of how the concepts of correlation and causation are confused. Reading this article and completing the described activity provides an opening activity for a lesson targeting S.ID.9. Materials: Copy of article Correlation or Causation: The in the national-policy details” by “ Thomas Sowell found at Chart paper Markers Description of how to use the activity: To motivate a discussion of correlation versus causation have students read the article found at the website listed above. Arrange students into groups of four. Give each group a sheet of chart paper and a marker. Instruct group members to work together to create a visual which displays the similarities and differences between correlation and causation. Groups should post their visuals. Have students perform a Gallery Walk to review the posted visuals. Guiding Questions: NA
MSDE Mathematics Lesson Seed Domain Interpreting Categorical and Quantitative Data Cluster Statement Interpret linear models Standard S.ID.9 Distinguish between correlation and causation Purpose/Big Idea: This lesson seed makes use of an article which gives examples of how the concepts of correlation and causation are confused. Reading this article and completing the described activity provides an opening activity for a lesson targeting S.ID.9. Materials: Copy of article “ Correlation or Causation: The in the national-policy details” by Thomas Sowell found at Chart paper Markers Description of how to use the activity: To motivate a discussion of correlation versus causation have students read the article found at the website listed above. Arrange students into groups of four. Give each group a sheet of chart paper and a marker. Instruct group members to work together to create a visual which displays the similarities and differences between correlation and causation. Groups should post their visuals. Have students perform a Gallery Walk to review the posted visuals. Guiding Questions: NA