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- Year 10•
- Higher
Checking and securing understanding of interpreting graphs
I can read and interpret points from a graph to solve problems.
- Year 10•
- Higher
Checking and securing understanding of interpreting graphs
I can read and interpret points from a graph to solve problems.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- If you have one value, you can use a linear graph to find its pair.
- The pair of values will satisfy the linear equation.
- If the x and y variables have context, then their values can be interpreted within that context.
- With quadratic graphs, there may be more than one value to find.
Keywords
Quadratic - A quadratic is an equation whereby the highest exponent of the variable is 2; the graph of which forms a parabola.
Linear - The relationship between two variables is linear if, when plotted on a pair of axes, a straight line is formed.
Common misconception
Substituting with negative values.
Putting brackets around all substituted values is good practice.
To help you plan your year 10 maths lesson on: Checking and securing understanding of interpreting graphs, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 10 maths lesson on: Checking and securing understanding of interpreting graphs, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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