Bring the video in tow when studying linear functions. Young pupils learn to apply linear functions to real-world contexts by watching a short instructional video. Given information about the cost of hiring a tow company, they create a linear function, interpret statements in function notation, determine the domain and range, and graph the function.

Concepts

linear functions, math modeling, function notation, domain, range, graphing linear equations

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Challenge learners to brainstorm other situations that can be modeled by linear functions
  

Classroom Considerations

• Knowledge of function notation is necessary
  
• Scholars should have experience with linear functions
  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Explanations are easy to follow
• The use of a real-world situation makes the topic relevant
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSA-CED.A.2 HSF-IF.A.2 HSF-IF.B.4 HSF-LE.A.2