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Constant Rate Exploration Lesson PlanConstant Rate Exploration Lesson Plan
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Howard County Schools
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9th - 11th
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Constant Rate Exploration

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Question: What do rectangles and bathtub volume have in common? Answer: Linear equations. Learn how to identify situations that have constant rates by examining two different situations, one proportional and one not proportional.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

linear functions, exponential functions, constant rate

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Have class members work in pairs to discuss their findings before presenting to the rest of the class

Classroom Considerations

  • Tasks require knowledge of similarity of rectangles, coordinate geometry, proportionality, and rates
  • The resource contains two separate parts that can each be expanded into a lesson depending on classroom needs

Pros

  • Includes all required materials and supplementary worksheets

Cons

  • Resource has some grammatical errors

Common Core

HSF-LE.A.1.a MP1 MP2 MP3 MP6 MP7

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