Grade 8 · Statistics and Probability

8.SP.A.1

Construct and interpret scatter plots for bivariate measurement data to investigate patterns of association between two quantities. Describe patterns such as clustering, outliers, positive or negative association, linear association, and nonlinear association.

Cluster 8.SP.AInvestigate patterns of association in bivariate data.

Where this sits in the school year

Our Grade 8 Math scope and sequence teaches 8.SP.A.1 in Unit 11: Bivariate Data, weeks 30–32.

Build scatter plots, fit and interpret linear models, and read association in two-way tables. See the full pacing guide →

Builds on

Suggested prerequisites. This sequencing is our editorial guidance, not part of the Common Core.

6.SP.B.4

Teaching Kits for this standard

📊 What's the Connection?60 min · Data investigation ☔ Rain or Shine50 min · Guided data study

Browse the library filtered to 8.SP.A.1 →