Graphs Going Up (Increasing) and Down (Decreasing) (Grade 12 NSC Matric Mathematical Literacy): Flashcards
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Increasing graph definition
Increasing graph definition
Line/curve rising upward from left to right
Decreasing graph definition
Decreasing graph definition
Line/curve falling downward from left to right
Direction to read graphs
Direction to read graphs
Left to right, like reading a book
What slope/gradient tells us
What slope/gradient tells us
How quickly the graph is changing
Steep slopes indicate
Steep slopes indicate
Rapid rate of change
Gentle slopes indicate
Gentle slopes indicate
Gradual rate of change
Finger tracing method purpose
Finger tracing method purpose
Trace left to right to see if line goes up or down
Walking visualisation: uphill vs downhill
Walking visualisation: uphill vs downhill
Uphill = increasing, downhill = decreasing
Common graph reading mistake
Common graph reading mistake
Reading right to left instead of left to right
Exam language tip
Exam language tip
Say 'increases from left to right' not just 'goes up'