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| Subject keyword(s) | Algebra, Education, Functions, Graphing techniques, Integrating technology, Linear, Mathematics, Measurement, Physics, Process skills, Rate, Representation, Time, Visualization |
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| Grade level | Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Informal Education, Vocational/Professional Development Education |
| Intended audience | Educator, Learner |
| Resource type | Instructional Material |
| Resource format | text, text/html |
| Rights | 2000 - 2009 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics |
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Activities | Lessons | Standards | Web Links NCTM Resources | About | Terms of Use | Search | Join NCTM Understanding Distance, Speed, and Time Relationships Share| Unit Overview Lesson 1 Lesson 2 This unit includes a software simulation of two runners along a track. Students can control the speeds and starting points of the runners, watch the race, and examine a graph of the time-versus-distance relationship. The computer simulation uses a context familiar to students, and the technology allows them to analyze the relationships more deeply because of the ease of manipulating the environment and observing the changes that occur. Math Content While moving runners along a line, and changing their step size and starting position, the students will identify and describe situations with constant rates of change and compare them. Individual Lessons Lesson 1 - Single Runner In this activity, students use a software simulation of one runner along a track. Students control the speed and starting point of the runner, watch the race, examine a graph, and analyze the time-versus-distance relationship. This activity helps students understand, describe, and compare situations involving constant rates of change. Lesson 2 - Two Runners In this activity, students use a software simulation of two runners along a track. Students control the speed and starting point of the runners, watch the race, examine the graphs, and analyze the time-versus-distance relationships. This activity helps students understand, describe, and compare situations involving constant rates of change. NCTM Resources Navigating through Algebra in Grades 3‑5 More and Better Mathematics for All Students © 2000 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Terms of Use The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is a public voice of mathematics education, providing vision, leadership, and professional development to support teachers in ensuring mathematics learning of the highest quality for all students. The views expressed or implied, unless otherwise noted, should not be interpreted as official positions of the Council.