How can you predict what will happen next when change is constant? Students analyze slope, intercepts, and rates of change using graphs, tables, and real contexts. The STAAR reference sheet supports modeling relationships like cost and distance. Aligned to STAAR skills on constant rates and data interpretation. How do you know a situation is truly linear?

What happens when change is no longer constant? Students explore parabolas, vertex, and solving quadratics. Using the STAAR reference sheet, they connect equations to graphs and interpret maximums and minimums. Builds STAAR-aligned reasoning with nonlinear relationships. Where is the turning point, and how does it change your strategy?