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Lesson Plan

Title
Subject
Author
Grade level
Time duration
Overview

Using Graphs to Find Rate of Change


Math
Matt Weightman
CCRS Level C (4-5, +6) Standard: Expressions and Equations,
Represent and analyze quantitative relationships between dependent
and independent variables.
45 minutes
Students use GeoGebra to plot coordinate sets to form a linear
graph. Students then analyze the equation of the line to determine
slope. Students discuss how slope relates to rate-of-change between
two variables.

Objective

Students recognize the relationship between dependent and


independent variables, and the relationship of slope with rate-ofchange.

Materials
Activities and
procedures

Slope Problem Set worksheets; computers; GeoGebra software


Direct students to https://www.smore.com/0pujv
Read over all the information on using graphs to find rate of change.
Point out to students why we usually use time for the x-variable,
addressing the difference of independent and dependent variables.
After youve read over the notes, click on the link for using
GeoGebra, found near the bottom of the page.
Read through what GeoGebra is, and help students through the
process of installing and opening GeoGebra. If GeoGebra is already
installed on the machines, skip to Step 2 of the webpage. Depending
on your students knowledge and comfort of using the software, you
may choose to let the students follow the rest of the instructions, or
you may choose to go through the entire process with them.
After youve successfully graphed the example problem, distribute
the Slope Problem Set worksheet and have students begin to find
rate-of-change for the 10 problems. If time is restricted, you can
divide the class to do separate problems; however, notice that the
problems increase in difficulty, so assign the problems accordingly.

To end the lesson, discuss with the class how various rates of change
affect the look of the graphs. Point out that faster rates had steeper
graphs. Also address how the change in one variable affects the
other, and why its important to look at the change in both variables
when determining rate of change.

Conclusions

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