Ingrid's Cross-Country Practice

Analyze an athlete's workout by graphing her heart rate.

Subject: Mathematics
Topics: Algebra, Coordinate Systems, Patterns, Relations and Functions
Grades: 7 – 9
Concepts:
- Function
Knowledge and Skills:
- Can plot a point in a two-dimensional coordinate system, given the coordinates, or determine the coordinates of a given point
- Can relate aspects of a graphical model to the real world situation which is being modeled

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First One in the BallparkFirst 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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