Grade 11 Math Starter Lesson: Modeling with Functions
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In this lesson, you will use functions to model real-world problems.
Essential Question: How can models help us make predictions?
In this lesson, you will use functions to model real-world problems.
Essential Question: How can models help us make predictions?
Do you think the shot will make it in the hoop? Explain your reasoning.
Do you think the shot will make it in the hoop? Explain your reasoning.
Which function family is closest to the expected trajectory of the ball?
Which function family is closest to the expected trajectory of the ball?
Draw the expected trajectory of the ball.
Draw the expected trajectory of the ball.
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The best fit equation for this trajectory is y = -\dfrac{1}{8}(x- _______ )^{2} + _______ .
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The coordinates of the hoop are closest to the point (__________, __________).
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Does this point satisfy your equation? Do you think the shot will make it? Justify your answer.
Does this point satisfy your equation? Do you think the shot will make it? Justify your answer.
