Sophia: Independent and Dependent Variables

Introduce learners to independent and dependent variables with an informative video.The two variables are defined via inputs and outputs. It makes clear that the independent variable is the one that the person has control over,...

The representation of a relationship really depends. The difference between dependent and independent variables is the focus of a short video that also includes examples of determining the types of variables. The presenter makes the...

Why did the variable add its opposite? To get to the other side. A video introduces the concept of variables. It compares and contrasts independent and dependent variables in a variety of problems.

Get two variables for the price of one equation. An informative YouTube video first focuses on how to distinguish between independent and dependent variables. It then goes on to show how to determine if a given ordered pair is a solution...

Determine which variable is independent and dependent when plotting points on a graph. Check understanding with a quiz.

For various scenarios students select which of two variables should be considered independent and which dependent, and to explain their choice.

Using rates from a rental car company, young mathematicians graph data, explore linear relationships, and discuss the role of slope and the y-intercept. This lesson allows for the discussion of independent and dependent variables, as...

Model the world with graphs. Pupils watch and participate in creating graphs to model real-world situations. The presenters stress the importance of a consistent scale and proper labels for the graphs along with identification of the...

This interactive website provides a variety of lesson plans according to which standards you are applying and which textbook you use. Introduce functions to your class by having them construct single operation machines and create...

Define the term dependent variable and how to determine which variable is the dependent in a function.