Independent and Dependent Variables

How confident do you feel that you will be able to answer these questions about independent and dependent variables?

• I am not confident at all.

• I might know a few of the answers.

• I think I will know most of the answers.

• I'm very confident that I will know the answers.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.B.6

CCSS.HSS.ID.C.8

CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?

• x-axis
• y-axis
• neither
• it changes

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?

• x-axis
• y-axis
• neither
• it changes

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

A(n) _____________ variable depends on or is changed by another variable.

• dependent
• independent

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Name the INDEPENDENT variable from the table below.

• words
• minutes

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

In the table, Bubbles is the ______________.

• independent variable

• dependent variable

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Sarah is bringing treats to her elementary school class on her birthday. The number of treats she brings in is based on the number of students in her class.

t = the number of treats

s = the number of students

Which of the variables is INDEPENDENT?

• s

• t

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Sophie earned $5 for every A she got on her report card.

m = money

A = A on report card

The dependent variable is:

• m = money

• A = A on report card

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Independent means

• an amount that can stand on its own
• an amount that depends on another amount

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

How do you think you did on this assignment?

• I don't think I did well.

• I think I answered a few questions correctly.

• I think I was able to answer most questions correctly, but there were 1 or 2 I didn't know.

• I think I will get them all correct.