Year 11 - Maths
Estimating journeys from non-linear graphs
Real-life graphs
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils expand upon knowledge developed in the linear graphs unit. Pupils are introduced to rates of change and the gradient of the tangent as a way of estimating the gradient of a curve.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to estimate the distance travelled for non-linear speed-time graphs.
Key Notes
- For non-linear graphs, this can be estimated by considering a trapezium.
- The more trapezia used, the better the estimate.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Estimate: A quick estimate for a calculation is obtained from using approximate values, often rounded to 1 significant figure.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- When students find an area they are used to communicating the answer in units$$^2$$. The area under a speed-time graph tells us the distance travelled though.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
For non-linear graphs, this can be estimated by considering a trapezium. The more trapezia used, the better the estimate.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Estimate'
A quick estimate for a calculation is obtained from using approximate values, often rounded to 1 significant figure. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.
Mistake: When students find an area they are used to communicating the answer in units$$^2$$. The area under a speed-time graph tells us the distance travelled though. Correction: On the graph the base is time and the height is speed which is distance over time. Distance over time, multiplied by time, leaves just distance.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Advanced problem solving with real-life graphs Study Guide
- Calculating journeys from linear speed-time graphs Study Guide
- Calculating the rate of change Study Guide
- Checking and securing understanding of drawing distance-time graphs Study Guide
- Checking and securing understanding of reading from context-based graphs Study Guide
- Distance-time graphs Study Guide
- Efficiently estimating journeys from non-linear graphs Study Guide
- Estimating the gradient of a curve Study Guide
- Finding the equation of a radius of a circle Study Guide
- Finding the equation of the tangent to a circle Study Guide
- Improving the estimate of the gradient of a curve Study Guide
- Interpreting and drawing more real-life graphs Study Guide
- Interpreting and drawing real-life graphs Study Guide
- Non-linear distance-time graphs Study Guide
- Problem solving with real-life graphs Study Guide
- Speed-time graphs Study Guide
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