Exploring Linear Relationships -- Stacking Cups and Walking Rates
Math: Algebra I: Linear Functions
9-12
45 - 90 Minutes
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
3.0
The teacher should have several sets of stackable cups on hand for the first activity. Each group will need two sets, each consisting of ten cups, and a ruler to measure the stacks.
Lessons
TNS
Exploring Linear Relationships -- Stacking Cups and Walking Rates
Activity Overview
In this activity, students will explore several examples of linear relationships. They will use a table to organize data that they collect and will make graphs to display that data. Students are prompted to write equations and interpret slope as a rate of change.
Before the Activity
Download the files for the activity and read through all materials. Distribute the TNS file to students and make copies of handouts as needed.
Pass out stacks of cups to students as described.
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Before the Activity Files
Math: Algebra I: Linear Functions
9-12
45 - 90 Minutes
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
3.0
The teacher should have several sets of stackable cups on hand for the first activity. Each group will need two sets, each consisting of ten cups, and a ruler to measure the stacks.
Lessons
TNS
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