Day 2 Interpreting Graphs March 2nd

Day 2 Interpreting Graphs March 2nd

MGSE8.F.5

Multiple Choice

Which variable always goes on the y-axis (vertical)?

• independent

• dependent

• constant

• control

Multiple Choice

Which variable always goes on the x-axis (horizontal)?

• independent

• dependent

• constant

• control

Multiple Choice

The variable that responds to changes in the other variable is the __________ variable.

• Independent

• Dependent

• Control

• Constant

Multiple Choice

The variable that the experimenter (or you) control is the __________variable.

• Independent

• Dependent

• Control

• Constant

Graphs that involve DISTANCE

Motion Graphs

Notice this does not mean going uphill and downhill

Example 1

Distance vs Time

Example 2

Distance vs Time

You Try Some Examples

READ THE GRAPHS AND INTERPRET THE DATA

Multiple Choice

How long did Sam sit on the bench and wait for the bus?

• 5 mins

• 10 mins

• 15 mins

• 20 mins

Multiple Choice

The graph shows Bill's distance from home to the mall. When was Bill furthest from home?

• 0 seconds

• 3 seconds

• 5 seconds

• 6 seconds

Multiple Choice

What is happening in the graph between 30 and 40 mins?

• Sarah is accelerating

• Sarah is not moving

• Sarah is slowing down

• Sarah is traveling at a constant speed

Multiple Choice

The graph represents Kenny's bike ride. How far does Kenny go on segment C of the trip?

• 1.5 km

• 3 km

• 4.5 km

• 25 km

Multiple Choice

The graph represents Kenny's bike ride. Kenny takes a break along the way. How long was the break?

• 10 mins

• 15 mins

• 25 mins

• 0 mins

Multiple Choice

The graph represents Kenny's bike ride. On which segment of his ride is Kenny going the fastest?

• A

• B

• C

• A and C

Graphs that involve SPEED

Acceleration Graphs

YOU TRY

Read the graph and interpret the data

Multiple Choice

Yoki is running a 10-mile race. She runs at a steady speed and then slows down, stops to get a drink of water, and then runs fast to get back in the race. Which graph BEST represents the situation?

Multiple Choice

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

Select the graph that BEST illustrates the story.

• a

• b

• c

• d

Multiple Choice

Which graph represents Tara driving at a constant speed?

• A

• B

• C

• D

DONE!

Poll

How well do you feel you understood today's lessons on interpreting graphs?

• Perfect! I get this!

• Okay but I would like more practice.

• I just clicked through the lesson and did not pay attention