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40 Years From Now
Predict futures sports records based on past statistics.
| Subject: Algebra Topics: - Patterns, Functions and Relations - Linear Equations - Quadratic Relations and Functions - Exponential Functions Grades: 7 – 9 Concepts: - Function Knowledge and Skills: - Can extrapolate a graph when a pattern exists - Can plot a point in a two-dimensional coordinate system, given the coordinates, or determine the coordinates of a given point - Can determine the equation of a linear function that closely matches a set of points - Can determine a quadratic function that closely matches a set of points - Can determine an exponential function that closely matches a set of points |
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Algebra in the Real World Movie:
First One in the Ballpark
Determining who is the best athlete on the field is hardly a matter of opinion. Sports reporters stay ahead of the competition by arriving early and keeping a close watch on statistics.
Running time 2:11 minutes.
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