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An inquiry-based algebra lesson explores real-world applications of linear functions. Scholars investigate four different situations that can be modeled by linear functions, identifying the rate of change, as well as the strength and direction of correlation, for each context.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use one or more of the activities as performance assessment tasks
Classroom Considerations
- Some activities need graphing calculator software and a Calculator-Based Ranger™
- Internet access is necessary if using outside sources for data
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- Includes separate worksheets for each activity
- Word problems cover a variety of contexts
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