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8th Grade Math
Linear Functions Unit

Linear Functions-

Grade 8 Module 6: Linear Functions

Use functions to model relationships between quantities.

Investigate patterns of association in bivariate data.
In Grades 6 and 7, students worked with data involving a single variable. Module 6 introduces students to bivariate
data. Students are introduced to a function as a rule that assigns exactly one value to each input. In this Unit
students use their understanding of functions to model the possible relationships of bivariate data.

https://www.engageny.org/resource/grades-6-8-mathematics-curriculum-map
http://www.corestandards.org/Math/Content/8/F/
CCSS.Math.Content.8.F.A.1
CCSS.Math.Content.8.F.A.2
CCSS.Math.Content.8.F.A.3
CCSS.Math.Content.8.F.B.4
CCSS.Math.Content.8.F.B.5
Define, evaluate, and compare functions.
CCSS.Math.Content.8.F.A.1
Understand that a function is a rule that assigns to each input exactly one output. The graph of a
function is the set of ordered pairs consisting of an input and the corresponding output. 1
CCSS.Math.Content.8.F.A.2
Compare properties of two functions each represented in a different way (algebraically, graphically,
numerically in tables, or by verbal descriptions). For example, given a linear function represented by
a table of values and a linear function represented by an algebraic expression, determine which
function has the greater rate of change.
CCSS.Math.Content.8.F.A.3
Interpret the equation y = mx + b as defining a linear function, whose graph is a straight line; give
examples of functions that are not linear. For example, the function A = s2 giving the area of a

square as a function of its side length is not linear because its graph contains the points (1,1), (2,4)
and (3,9), which are not on a straight line.

Use functions to model relationships between quantities.

CCSS.Math.Content.8.F.B.4
Construct a function to model a linear relationship between two quantities. Determine the rate of
change and initial value of the function from a description of a relationship or from two (x, y)
values, including reading these from a table or from a graph. Interpret the rate of change and initial
value of a linear function in terms of the situation it models, and in terms of its graph or a table of
values.
CCSS.Math.Content.8.F.B.5
Describe qualitatively the functional relationship between two quantities by analyzing a graph (e.g.,
where the function is increasing or decreasing, linear or nonlinear). Sketch a graph that exhibits the
qualitative features of a function that has been described verbally.

MODULE OBJECTIVES
Use functions to model relationships between quantities.
Investigate patterns of association in bivariate data.
LESSONSLesson 1: Modeling Linear Relationships
Lesson 2: Interpreting Rate of Change and Initial Value
Lesson 3: Representations of a Line
Lessons 45: Increasing and Decreasing Functions
Topic B: Bivariate Numerical Data (8.SP.A.1, 8.SP.A.2)
Lesson 6: Scatter Plots
Lesson 7: Patterns in Scatter Plots
Lesson 8: Informally Fitting a Line
Lesson 9: Determining the Equation of a Line Fit to Data
Mid-Module Assessment and Rubric
Topics A through B
(assessment 1 day, return 1 day, remediation or further applications 1 day)
Topic C: Linear and Nonlinear Models (8.SP.A.1, 8.SP.A.2,.SP.A.3)
Lesson 10: Linear Models

Lesson 11: Using Linear Models in a Data Context

Lesson 12: Nonlinear Models in a Data Context (Optional)
Topic D: Bivariate Categorical Data (8.SP.A.4)
Lesson 13: Summarizing Bivariate Categorical Data in a Two-Way Table
Lesson 14: Association Between Categorical Variables
End-of-Module Assessment and Rubric
Topics A through D
(assessment 1 day, return 1 day, remediation or further applications 1 day)

LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND LINKS

Making foldovers

Study Aid , such that we made use of them during the Linear Equation Unit.

https://lzlomek.wordpress.com/2012/08/18/my-favorite-unit-to-teach-linear-functions/

Glencoe has a series of Inquiry Lab, Relation and Functions Inquiry Lab
pg. 285-286
How can I determine a relation is a function? Student will work in pairs.

Gaming and differentiate on levels and what games the students are allowed to use.

This is for 20 minutes. Student will work on either solving for one variable, or linear equations.
http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-8
http://www.coolmath.com/

Assignment will be graded , such that it is a set up as part of the Math RTI program

http://www.curriculumassociates.com/products/iready/diagnostic-instruction.aspx

Connected Math
Class will draw connections to all the math concepts in this section

https://connectedmath.msu.edu/_connectedMath/assets/File/teacher%20support/pdf/8-8-function-junction-focusquestions.pdf

The class will review Linear Equations

https://jeopardylabs.com/play/unit-4-test-review-linear-functions

ASSESSMENTS
Do Now

Exit Tickets ( Google Forms in class

Student Problem Presentation, on white boards,
Classwork and Homework Classmates and teacher respond.
Mid Module Assessment - In class
Individual Conferencing
Jeopardy Labs
https://jeopardylabs.com/play/functions-review-jeopardy-game
Mid Module Assessment
Mathquest 8th grade
End Module Assessment - In class
Reflection , Google Forms
Re-teach , Re-access