Step Function Graphs from Stories

Grade 945 min

Learning Objective

I can graph a step function from a story by identifying the intervals and constant values.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Illustrative Math Algebra 1 Unit 4 Lesson 12 Activity 3

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Practice

14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

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5 min

β€œA parking meter charges $1 for every 15 minutes or portion thereof. Sketch a graph representing the cost of parking for up to 60 minutes. Label your axes. A bouncy house charges $5 for every 20 minutes or portion thereof. Sketch a graph representing the cost of playing for up to 80 minutes. Label your axes. A video game arcade charges $3 for every 30 minutes or portion thereof. Sketch a graph representing the cost of playing for up to 90 minutes. Label your axes.”

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