Mathematics as Communication

This grades 6-8 activity focuses on interpreting and creating graphs that are functions of time. The first two activity sheets focus on graphs of time vs speed. The third and fourth activity sheets look at how many times an event occurred in a specific amount of time. These activity sheets are appropriate for students who have not taken algebra yet.

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Mathematics as Communication

Standards & Objectives

Learning objectives:

Learning Objectives:

Students will:

Answer questions about graphical representations of information collected over a period of time.
Create graphical representations of information collected over a period of time.
Work collaboratively and improve communication skills.

Lesson Variations

Blooms taxonomy level:

Understanding

Helpful Hints

Materials:

Graphing Functions of Time Activity Sheet
More Graphing Functions of Time Activity Sheet
Collecting Data Over Time Activity Sheet
Graphing Data Collected Over Time Activity Sheet
A set of transparencies for discussion
Graph paper

References

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Ayers Institute for Learning & Innovation

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