Understanding Rate of Change

Understanding Rate of Change

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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This video tutorial from '2-minute math' explains the concept of rate of change, emphasizing its importance in everyday life. It introduces the mathematical definition of rate of change as the slope, or rise over run, and uses Delta symbols to denote change. The tutorial provides a practical example using Snapchat, where the rate of change is calculated based on the number of snaps sent per day. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content by liking, subscribing, and hitting the notification bell.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of this episode of 2-minute math?

Understanding the concept of rate of change

Learning about algebraic equations

Studying historical mathematicians

Exploring geometric shapes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In mathematics, how is the rate of change commonly described?

As the product of two numbers

As the sum of two values

As the difference between two angles

As the rise over the run

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Greek letter Delta represent in the context of rate of change?

A sum

A change

A variable

A constant value

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many snaps are sent on average each day according to the Snapchat example?

4 billion

3.5 billion

2.5 billion

1 billion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If 3.5 billion snaps are sent in one day, how many would be sent in 10 days?

25 billion

15 billion

35 billion

45 billion

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the rate of change in the Snapchat example?

3.5 million snaps per day

3.5 million snaps per hour

3.5 billion snaps per hour

3.5 billion snaps per day

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using the Snapchat example in the video?

To show the popularity of Snapchat

To compare different social media platforms

To illustrate the concept of rate of change

To demonstrate a social media trend

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should viewers do if they enjoyed the video?

Leave a comment

Like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell

Watch another video

Share with friends

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main takeaway from this episode of 2-minute math?

Exploring different mathematical theories

Studying the history of mathematics

Learning the practical application of rate of change

Understanding the importance of historical math figures