Interpreting distance time graphs gamma mathematics. The first two questions have axes provided, the others require pupils to draw their own axes. Interpreting graphs in physics, a graph is worth a thousand numbers. Interpreting and making speedtime graphs we have just learned about distancetime graphs. Here are two products that include many different graphs with activities to help them. Time is increasing to the right, and distance is increasing constantly with time. Graphing interpreting distance vs time graphs this worksheet gives students 4 distance vs time graphs and a series of questions about each to lead them through reading graphs.
Gcse maths distance time graphs basic introduction for. Worksheets are distance vs time graph work, mathematics linear 1ma0 distance time graphs, motion graphs, work 2, level of challengeca6 a6 interpreting distancetime. Have difficulty relating speeds to slopes of these graphs. Describing motion with positiontime graphs read from lesson 3 of the 1d kinematics chapter at the physics classroom. Students can practice reading scenarios and matching them to a distancetime graph. Reading comprehension charts and graphs worksheets. Students work on a matching exercise that requires cards to be collected in sets of three. This resource develops the concept of interpreting distancetime graphs. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Students need to interpret a distancetime graph in order to match the graph with a descriptive story. I put together various different distancetime graphs to allow students practice in interpreting them. This type of activity may be used in any topic where a range of representations is used. Interpreting a distancetime graph the distancetime graph below illustrates the motion of a car whose speed varied with time during a trip.
Centers formative assessment lesson, interpreting distancetime graphs. A great deal of information can be obtained by looking and interpreting graphs describing motion displacement, speed, velocity. Graphing interpreting distance vs time graphs subject. Mathematics linear 1ma0 distance time graphs materials required for examination items included with question papers ruler graduated in centimetres and nil millimetres, protractor. Have students pay attention to the changes to the graph over time to describe the trip. Line graphs are used to show changes or trends over time and relationships between two quantities.
Interpreting distancetime graphs and speedtime graphs is an important skill that can be intimidating to some students. This is followed by a wholeclass discussion about applying realistic data to a graph. Plotting distance against time can tell you a lot about motion. When the timing started, she was already traveling at the given rate. Interpreting distancetime graphs student materials beta version 2011 mars university of nottingham s5 card set c. Interpreting distancetime graphs teacher guide beta version 2011 mars university of nottingham 1 interpreting distancetime graphs.
This topic covers interpreting distancetime graphs, drawing distancetime graphs from given data and defining speed as the distance covered in a certain time. Motion interpretation of distance time graphs watch more videos at lecture by. Interpreting distancetime graphs formative assessment lessons. A worksheet where pupils have to sketch the timedistance graphs for different scenarios. Timedistance aimssec guidance newcastle university. The distance time graphs below represent the motion of a car.
Calculate the average speed of the car during the first 8 seconds. Download a brief guide for teachers and administrators pdf. Teacher guide interpreting distancetime graphs t1 interpreting distancetime graphs mathematical goals this lesson unit is intended to help you assess how well students are able to. Selection file type icon file name description size revision time user. The lesson is about interpreting distancetime graphs. Interpreting distancetime graphs mathematical goals this lesson unit is intended to help you assess how well students are able to interpret distancetime graphs and, in particular, to help you. Brief description of the lesson students associate real world motion scenarios with their corresponding distance time. If an object is not moving, a horizontal line is shown on a distancetime graph. Speedtime graphs look very similar but the lines tell a different story. When we plot distance and time on a graph, the resulting line tells us about the velocity of the object. This interpreting distancetime graphs lesson plan is suitable for 7th 9th grade. This lesson unit is intended to help you assess how well students are able to interpret distancetime graphs, and in particular, to help you identify students who have the following difficulties. Interpreting distancetime graphs lesson plan for 7th. Interpreting distancetime graphs 956 view s6 interpreting frequency graphs, cumulative 1,349 view interpreting and translation brochure 201415 783 view.
This lesson unit is intended to help you assess how well students are able to interpret distance. Interpreting distancetime graphs the distancetime graph given below shows how kevins distance from a motion sensor changes over time. Each sentence in the table describes one of the graphswrite the letter of the correct graph next to each sentence. Students need to interpret a distance time graph in order to match the graph with a descriptive story and a. Interpreting distance time graphs flashcards quizlet. Interpreting positiontime graphs today you will learn how to relate positiontime graphs to the motion they represent.
Interpret distancetime graphs as if they are pictures of situations rather than abstract representations of them. This card matching activity allows students to practice interpreting motion graphs distancetime graphs. Interpreting distancetime graphs speed graphs matching a graph to a story a. To give students a conceptual understanding of graphs, we suggest that they walk through some graphs. Displaying all worksheets related to distance time graphs. Browse interpreting distance time graphs resources on teachers. Interpreting distance graphs ann went for a walk on saturday.
Displaying distance vs time graphs worksheet with answers. She walked in a straight line away from home then she returned back along. Students next work in small groups, matching tables of data to the existing. Motion interpretation of distance time graphs youtube. Part ii create a distance vs time graph 1 a helicopter left the landing pad at the top of a skyscraper and then quickly flew downwards towards the ground and maintained a 5 foot distance above the ground. A full lesson on interpreting and drawing distancetime graphs we are learning about. Interpreting distancetime graphs georgetown high school. This professional learning module provides guidelines for implementing the shell centers formative assessment lesson, interpreting distance. The distancetime graph shows class 8as journey to the zoo.
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