Homework times

Homework times

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This task is about plotting data on a graph.
Below is the record Lagi kept of the time she spent on maths and science homework over 10 weeks.
 
  Week
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Maths homework (minutes) 35 40 20 15 25 40 20 10 25 20
Science homework (minutes) 0 10 30 10 15 45 55 50 5 30
 
a)
 
Graph these results as a line graph below. Label the graph correctly.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
b)
In which week did Lagi do the most homework?  
 
Week __________
 
c)
The largest time difference between maths and science was in which week? 
 
Week __________
 
d)
Make a general statement about the differences in Lagi's patterns of maths and science homework over the 10 weeks.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Task administration: 
This task is completed with pencil and paper only.
Levels:
4, 5
Description of task: 
Students construct and label a line graph of time spent on Maths and Science homework, and answer questions interpreting the data.
Curriculum Links: 
This resource can be used to help to identify students' ability to construct and interpret two time series graphs.
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This resource can provide evidence of learning associated with within the Mathematics Learning Progressions Frameworks.
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Answers/responses: 
  

Y10 (10/1998)

a) All points plotted accurately.
Title, x, and y axes labelled.
Appropriately numbered scales for axes.
Clear key given.

easy
moderate
very easy
very easy
b) 6 very easy
c) 8 easy
d) Science varied a lot more than maths (had a bigger range). 
NOTE: Other correct statements are possible.
very difficult

 

Diagnostic and formative information: 
  Common error Likely reason
b) 7 Week where most homework done in one subject.
c) 1, 7 Does not see week 8 has a difference that is bigger.