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Linear Functions Card Sort Activity

Author

Joey

Subject

Linear Functions

Standards

Prompt used to create this resource

create the card sort with ten functions to sort and the quick question page: Station C – Representation Card Sort (A.3.B, A.3.C) Cards with: equation, table, verbal description, and graph of a line. Kids match the sets, then answer quick questions: “What is the slope?” “What does the y-intercept mean here?” “Is this increasing or decreasing?”

Description

This activity focuses on connecting various representations of linear functions, including equations, tables, graphs, and verbal descriptions. Participants will use a card sorting method to match these different representations, enhancing their understanding of how each format conveys the same mathematical information. Also included are spaces for observations, analysis questions, and a creation section for students to develop their own linear function from scratch.

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