9W1 Maths Assessment 1: Matariki, algebra and graphs

Year 9 Wai Whanau students have been exploring Matariki - Stars, Planets and Maori culture involving Southern Cross and use of Maori calender and its use in planting crops and fishing, eg Hina App. Students have been looking at their understanding and application of Algebra skills.  For this assessment, students must now look at the distnace between planets. In this assessment students will be assessed on their understanding of plotting points, drawing best fit line, finding the equation of the best fit line and linking the equation back to travelling between different planets.