Graphing and Interpreting Data

The lesson focuses on plotting and interpreting real-world problems on the coordinate plane. It begins with an introduction to the coordinate plane, explaining the x-axis and y-axis, and how ordered pairs are used. The lesson then presents a real-world problem involving Sean's hat sales, demonstrating how to plot these sales on the coordinate plane. It continues with interpreting temperature data from Los Angeles, showing how to read and understand data points. The lesson concludes by reviewing the objectives, emphasizing the skills of plotting and interpreting data on the coordinate plane.

What is the main objective of this lesson?

• To learn about different types of graphs

• To memorize the coordinates of major cities

• To understand the history of coordinate planes

• To plot and interpret real-world problems on the coordinate plane

Which axis runs horizontally on the coordinate plane?

• W-axis

• X-axis

• Y-axis

• Z-axis

In an ordered pair, which coordinate is listed first?

• X-coordinate

• Z-coordinate

• Y-coordinate

• W-coordinate

In real-world contexts, what is typically graphed along the x-axis?

• Weight

• Distance

• Time

• Temperature

What is typically designated as the x-value in real-world contexts?

• Temperature

• Time

• Weight

• Distance

What two numerical values are charted in Sean's store problem?

• Number of hats sold and temperature

• Time and distance

• Day number and temperature

• Day number and number of hats sold

What does the y-axis represent in Sean's store problem?

• Time

• Temperature

• Number of hats sold

• Day number

When plotting points, which coordinate comes first?

• Y-coordinate

• X-coordinate

• Z-coordinate

• W-coordinate

How many hats did Sean sell on the first day of his grand opening?

• 4 hats

• 8 hats

• 2 hats

• 6 hats

What is the first step in plotting a point on the coordinate plane?

• Move out along the x-axis

• Move up along the y-axis

• Label the axes

• Draw a line