Baby noise

Baby noise

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This task is about interpreting information from a graph.

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Changes in the Level of Noise from the Baby's Room

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The graph above shows the change in the level of noise coming from a baby's bedroom in the middle of the night.
Describe how the level of noise changes between A and G during this time.
Task administration: 
This task is completed with pencil and paper or online.
Level:
5
Description of task: 
This task requires students to interpret the relationship between noise level and time as illustrated by various points on a graph.
Curriculum Links: 

Key competencies

This resource involves describing the major feaures of a graph. This relates to the Key Competency: Using language, symbols and text.
Learning Progression Frameworks
This resource can provide evidence of learning associated with within the Mathematics Learning Progressions Frameworks.
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Answers/responses: 
 

 

Y10 (11/2002)

Accurately describes each stage. Example of scenario: 

  • A to B: Baby suddenly starts crying loudly.
  • B to C: Baby gets louder but at a slower rate.
  • C to D: Baby crying at a constant level.
  • D to E: Baby gets quieter.
  • E to F: Baby crying at constant level.
  • F to G: Baby suddenly stops crying.
3 marks - difficult

2 marks - moderate

1 mark - easy

 

Diagnostic and formative information: 
Student response

Description correct but too general. For example, "early in the night it's loud, but then it gets softer' (23%).