Here's a resource that models rising water levels with a linear function. The task contains three parts about the level of water in a cylinder in relationship to the number of golf balls placed in it. Class members analyze the data and interpret the parameters in the equations of a line to determine the equation of the linear function that models the situation.

Concepts

linear functions, math modeling, rate of change, y-intercepts, slope, balls, writing equations, linear equations, linear equations writing

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Project the individual parts of the resource as a warm-up activity

Classroom Considerations

• Resource is designed to simulate PARCC interactive assessment questions
• Pupils should be familiar with creating linear functions to model a scenario

Pros

• The interactive section displays whether the answers are correct after individuals submit them
• Includes a variety of interactive items

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSF-BF.A.1.a HSF-LE.A.2 HSF-LE.B.5 MP1 MP2 MP4