Pupils must graph the location of a train using the time given a timetable. They analyze the different legs of the trip, graph the return trip, and compare the two graphs. The lesson ends with a discussion of similarities and differences in the graphs and whether the results were expected.

Concepts

distance, distance rate time problems, slope, time, rates, trains, graphing, graphing functions, graphing points

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Lead a discussion on whether a train stays at every station for the same amount of time
• Ask the class to provide an explanation for the different speeds of the train

Classroom Considerations

• It is beneficial if the class understands a little bit about how a train schedule works

Pros

• Answer key shows the graphs superimposed upon each other
• Resource provides a realistic train schedule

Cons

• None

Common Core

MP1 MP2 MP4