Collecting Experimental Data

Wheh!  Who knew that collecting experimental data could be such hard work?

Remember that a good graph compares two variables.  If one variable is dependent on another, it is called the dependent variable.  The other variable is called the independent variable.  The dependent variable will go on the y-axis and the independent variable will go on the x-axis.  Usually time is the independent variable.

All graphs should have the following (remember for your science fair data!):

1. A title
2. 2 variables, an independent and a dependent variable labeled on the x-axis and y-axis, respectively
3. A labeled scale
4. Graphed coordinate pairs (which come from your data table)

Reteach:  Here is a link to a website where you can practice solving fraction problems from last week:
http://www.mathplayground.com/wpdatabase/Fractions2_4.htm

Lifework for the week:

MON: VP Additional Practice pg.3

TUES: VP Additional Practice pg.1

WED: VP Additional Practice pg.7

THUR: MSMWP D-71, "Why did the elephant..."