Concavity and Inflection Practice

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Mathematics

Grade(s)

9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

This self-checking online assessment has 10 questions that will help students practice solving functions to determine if the relationship between the variables shows concavity or inflection. There are hints available on the screen, and there is an online scratchpad that students can use to work on the problems.

Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 09-12 - Mathematical Modeling

MA19.MM.15

Use regression with statistical graphing technology to determine an equation that best fits a set of bivariate data, including nonlinear patterns.

UP:MA19.MM.15

Vocabulary

  • Regression Equation
  • "Best Fit"
  • Bivariate Data
  • Linear Pattern
  • Non-linear pattern
  • Scatter Plot
  • Quantitative Variable
  • Extrema
  • Inflection

Knowledge

Students know:
  • how to plot points using graphing technology.
  • how to find a regression equation using graphing technology.
  • how to use a regression equation to make a prediction.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • plot points.
  • Distinguish between linear and nonlinear functions.
  • Use graphing technology.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Regression equations can be used to model data.
  • Graphing technology helps us find regression equations.
  • The regression equation can be used to make a prediction.

CR Resource Type

Assessment

Resource Provider

CK-12

License Type

Custom
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