Linear graphs

This sub-collection of resources from the ‘Graphing Stories’ collection contains situations that give rise to linear graphs. Some of the graphs contain proportional relationships, whist others show just linear relationships.

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Distance from centre of carousel

A person is shown spinning around on a playground ‘carousel’ before getting off and walking away. The task is to graph the distance of the person from the centre of the carousel against time. Whilst the person is spinning on the carousel the resulting graph shows that distance is constant. This story can be used as...

Weight of cups

A set of weighting scales is shown with a stack of cups on the scale. The cups are removed one by one in a fluid movement. The task is to graph the weight on the scales against time. 

Weight of cups video

Height of stack

A stack of cups is shown. Cups are then added to the stack. Part way through the rate at which cups are added is increased. The challenge is to graph the height of the stack against time.

Height of stack video

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