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Find the Average Rate of Change - Miles per Hour (Example) Instructional VideoFind the Average Rate of Change - Miles per Hour (Example) Instructional Video
Publisher
Mathispower4u
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Grade
8th - 11th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:15
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
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Year
2012
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Instructional Video

Find the Average Rate of Change - Miles per Hour (Example)

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That was fast! Pupils quickly learn about calculating the average rate of change given a real-world context. They watch a video where the narrator finds the average rate of change of a driver in miles per hour.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

average rates, miles per hour

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Provide the video to classmates struggling with the concept

Classroom Considerations

  • Scholars should be familiar with rates
  • Note that the video briefly mentions instantaneous rate of change
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Shows all steps of the work
  • Well-paced video holds viewer interest

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSF-IF.B.6

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