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Moving averages

In this Core Maths task students construct line graphs for time series data, calculate the moving average and interpret the graph, stating conclusions.

Moving Averages: Front sheet
This teacher guidance gives an overview of the task including prior student knowledge, suggested approaches and possible extensions.

Moving Averages: lesson plan
A detailed lesson plan including starter activity, objectives and teaching sequence.

Moving Averages: presentation
This PowerPoint presentation, entitled ‘The Stroop Effect’, explores moving averages and plotting time series graphs.

Moving Averages: Data and Charts
An Excel sheet containing data on gas bills, TV sales, 1km race times and cycling times for analysis.

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