Graphing Stories

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What is graphing stories?

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Graphing stories involves creating a visual representation (graph) of a narrative or situation, illustrating how a quantity changes over time.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does it mean when a graph shows a population size declining to zero?

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It indicates that the population is decreasing over time until it completely disappears.

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How can you identify a graph that matches a given story?

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Look for key details in the story, such as increases, decreases, and steady states, and match them with the corresponding features in the graph.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does it mean if a graph shows a constant linear rate of growth?

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It means that the quantity increases by the same amount in each time interval.

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What does it mean if a graph shows a decreasing speed?

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It indicates that the object is slowing down over time.

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What is the significance of a graph that shows a non-changing value?

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It represents a period where the quantity remains constant, indicating no increase or decrease.

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How do you interpret a graph that shows an increase followed by a decrease?

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It suggests that the quantity initially grows, reaches a peak, and then starts to decline.

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What does it mean if a graph shows a steep slope?

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A steep slope indicates a rapid change in the quantity, either increasing or decreasing quickly.

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How can you determine the time taken for an object to travel a certain distance from a graph?

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By analyzing the graph, you can find the point where the distance is reached and read the corresponding time value.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the relationship between time and distance in a graph?

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The x-axis typically represents time, while the y-axis represents distance, showing how distance changes over time.

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