Learning about variables is a continuous process. Pupils learn how to classify variables as being either discrete or continuous by watching a video. They watch as the narrator takes examples of real-world variables and labels them as discrete or continuous based on whether the quantity can be counted or measured.

Concepts

variables, measurement

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have the class create graphic organizers comparing discrete and continuous variables
• Challenge learners to write their own variables and have classmates classify them
  

Classroom Considerations

• Scholars should be familiar with variables

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Considers examples from a variety of contexts
• Easy-to-follow explanations
  

Cons

• None