Curated Video
Representing Algebraic Relationships: Creating Equivalent Representations
In this video, students learn how to represent algebraic relationships in different ways, such as word problems, tables, equations, and graphs. The example used is Stephanie's necklace, where the number of links (x) affects the total...
Curated Video
Quantifying Proportional Relationships Using Graphs
Learn how to quantify and describe the relationship between two proportional measures using graphs. The teacher reviews concepts such as quantities, coordinates, proportional versus non-proportional relationships, and the importance of...
Curated Video
Understanding Proportional Relationships: Relating Graphs and Equations
This video explains how to understand proportional relationships by relating graphs and equations. Learn about the process of writing equations for proportional relationships, identifying the independent and dependent variables, and...
Curated Video
Describe the Relationship Between Two Measures by Examining the Graph of a Line
This video explains how to describe the relationship between two measures by examining the graph of a line. They discuss the independent and dependent variables, as well as proportional and non-proportional relationships. Through...
Steve Spangler Science
Teacher Appreciation - Tom Andrews
Spangler interviews Tom Andrews, a middle school science teacher. Mr. Andrews demonstrates a few simple activities that can be used to teach your class about the independent variable in a scientific investigation. Then the class members...
Curated OER
Liquid Nitrogen Experiments: Insulators
What is an insulator? What materials make the best insulator? Watch as Joanne and Steve conduct a simple experiment to see if a plastic cup insulates better than a styrofoam cup. Make a prediction: which do you think will be the better...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra: Slope Example
This video demonstrates how to calculate the slope when given data in the form of dependent and independent variables. It also shows how to interpret what the slope means in an application problem. Practice problems available. [4:03]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Dependent and Independent Variables
Learn how to identify the dependent and the independent variables in a word problem. [2:09]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Independent and Dependent Variables
Determine the independent and dependent variables of liner equations using real world applications. Take quiz to assess learning.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Independent and Dependent Variables
Determine which variable is independent and dependent when plotting points on a graph. Check understanding with a quiz.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Independent Variable
The concept of independent variable is described in this video tutorial. The lesson provides detailed examples.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Independent Variable
Determine what an independent variable is and how to apply the variable.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Parts of a Function
This lesson explains what functions are by defining the parts that make them up. Students watch a tutorial video and then attempt an online quiz.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Parts of a Function
This video lesson describes the parts of a function. Students can check their understanding with an assessment.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Applications of Function Notation
This video lesson provides a real-world application of function notation. Students can check their understanding with an assessment. [3:11]
Virtual Nerd
Virtual Nerd: What Are Dependent and Independent Variables?
Take a look at this video tutorial to learn about dependent and independent variables. [2:04]
Other
Neo K12: Which Is the Better Insulator?
Learn about insulators while watching an experiment. Two plastic cups full of water are placed into bowls of liquid nitrogen. Which cup will insulate best?
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Slope: Slope Example
This video demonstrates how to calculate the slope when given data in the form of dependent and independent variables. It also shows how to interpret what the slope means in an application problem.
Study Pug
Study Pug: Relationship Between Two Variables
View this video tutorial to learn about the basic concepts of relationship between two quantities in the coordinate system. Includes practice problems. [1:48]
Study Pug
Study Pug: Domain and Range of a Function
The domain of a function is all the possible values of x's of ordered pairs; whereas the range of a function is all the possible values of y's of ordered pairs. You can easily find them by graphing the functions or ordered pairs. Let's...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Independent/dependent Variables: Lesson 4
This lesson will explain the difference between independent and dependent variables. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Independent/Dependent Variables."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Measurement: Lesson 4
This lesson will explain the ideas of measurement, concept, variable, independent variable and dependent variable, reliability and validity . It is 4 of 6 in the series titled "Measurement."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Measurement: Lesson 6
This lesson will explain the ideas of measurement, concept, variable, independent variable and dependent variable, reliability and validity . It is 6 of 6 in the series titled "Measurement."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Control and Variable Groups: Lesson 2
This lesson will explain the difference between a control group and variable groups, when using the scientific method. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Control and Variable Groups."