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Mathematician and comedian Matt Parker simplifies the use of lines of best fit for students struggling to achieve a passing mark on the maths GCSE.

Looking at using lines of best fit, Matt explains how to draw these lines using data that your students are given and how to use those lines to interpret their data.

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