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Using Graphs InteractiveUsing Graphs Interactive
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Physics Classroom
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Grade
9th - 12th
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Science
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Duration
45 mins
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Using Graphs

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Many university professors complain incoming scholars struggle with interpreting graphs. A skill builder offers three different types of exercises including calculating slope, interpreting graphs, and extrapolating outside the plotted values. Each offers immediate feedback and help describing how to approach and solve the various problems.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

graphs, line graphs, slope, x and y axis, graphs interpreting

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use early in the year as a review of graphing and slope
  • Discuss the axis belonging to the dependent versus independent variable

Classroom Considerations

  • Works on all Internet-capable devices including smartphones, tablets, iPads, Chromebooks, laptop computers, desktop computers, and SMART Boards

Pros

  • Provides directions, teacher notes, and discussion questions
  • A system of stars and medals allows for a quick way to verify completed work

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSA-REI.D.10 HSS-ID.C.7

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