Tomorrow is our quiz on learning targets 1 and 2 of Variables and Patterns:
LT1: I can create a coordinate graph from a set of data.
LT2: I can read and understand graphs and tables.
The first investigation has a lot of review built into it. But there are few new twists for 6th graders. The biggest twist is choosing and using a consistent scale for each axis.
Today we had some practice graphing. Students received a graphing practice packet that has 5 graphing exercises. Most students had time to finish the first two in class. That leaves lots more practice in case anybody needs it.
Tonight's homework is a practice quiz. I have uploaded a copy of the practice quiz and the answers to my file cabinet Google site. Just in case it didn't make it home, you can download the file here: [link]. It is a two page PDF file.
Here are some of the most common things that I have seen students forget to do in their graphing practice work:
- Forgetting a title for the graph (something as simple as "Distance over Time" is acceptable).
- Forgetting to label (or title) the axes.
- Forgetting to place TIME on the x-axis.
- Forgetting to use a ruler to keep hand-drawn lines straight (mostly for the axes).
I hope you have a great Wednesday afternoon! Thank you for all you do to support your child's education!
Sincerely,
Brian MacNevin
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