Here's a nice, clean resource on rates of change. For an example involving the cost of a carpet cleaning service, scholars watch a video that shows how to create a table of values and a graph. They must determine whether the graph is a set of points or a continuous line and then write a linear function for the situation.

Concepts

rate of change, table of values, graphing data, linear functions

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the video as part of a review session
  

Classroom Considerations

• There is a second installment for learners to continue their study
• Knowledge of the difference between discrete and continuous functions is necessary
  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Professional-looking slides help viewers follow along
  
• Thorough explanations are easy to understand
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSA-CED.A.2