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A ugust 22, 2009 TJ 7E __Problem 1.2- Making Graphs__

__Jumping Jacks__ Big Idea: Observation and description of changes in the world around us are the first steps in finding and learning about patterns Essential Question: What are some of the variables around us?

Notes from the Class: __Problem 1.2__ **A ) Make a graph of your jumping jack data**
 * Always have the title on your graph
 * Make sure you label the X and Y axis
 * Always use a straight line to make lines on your coordinate graph

 **B) What does your graph show about jumping jack rate as time passes? (Another way to say this is, What does your graph show about the relationship between the number of jumping jacks and time?)**

My graph shows the relationship of how many jumping jacks I did in a particular amount of time. The graph also shows that there is no pattern of how many jumping jacks I did in the time. The amount of jumping jacks I would do would just randomly increase or decrease through that time period.

__Problem 1.2 Follow-Up__


 * Is the relationship you found between the number of juping jacks and time easier to see in the table or the graph? Explain your answer.**

I would say that it is much easier for me to find the relationship between the number of jumping jacks and the time with a graph. This is because a graph I am more of a visual person and it is easier for me to see patterns and changes. It is more presentable and you can see more similarities and differences between the two variables.