Interpreting: Challenge & Extension

Mathematics
Grade 8
13 questions
~26 mins
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A worksheet designed to develop interpreting skills for Distance-Time Graphs, including procedural practice, problem solving, real-world applications, and extension challenges.

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Interpreting: Challenge & Extension

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Grade Grade 8
A

Fluency & Practice

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
A cyclist's distance-time graph shows a steady increase of 3 km every 2 minutes. Calculate the cyclist's speed in km/h.
[3 marks]
2.
On a distance-time graph, a straight line from (0, 0) to (10, 30) represents a constant rate of movement. What is the speed in km/h?
[2 marks]
3.
A car travels 50 km in 1 hour. Draw a distance-time graph of this journey.
[3 marks]
B

Problem Solving & Reasoning

Answer all questions with detailed explanations.
1.
A runner's distance-time graph shows a flat section between 10 and 15 minutes, then a steep incline. Explain what this indicates about the runner's motion.
[4 marks]
2.
A vehicle accelerates from 0 to 60 km/h in 10 seconds. If the graph is a straight line during acceleration, what is the average acceleration in m/s^2?
[3 marks]
3.
Explain how you can determine the total distance traveled from a distance-time graph that has multiple segments with different slopes.
[4 marks]
C

Real-world Applications

Read the scenario and answer the questions.
1.
A delivery drone's distance-time graph shows it remains stationary for 5 minutes, then flies at a constant speed for 15 minutes, and finally slows down for 5 minutes. Describe the shape of the graph and what each segment indicates about the drone's motion.
[4 marks]
2.
A hiker's distance-time graph shows a steep incline, then a gentle slope, then a flat line. What does each part tell you about the hiker's activity?
[4 marks]
D

Challenge & Extension

Attempt these advanced questions. Show all working.
1.
A train accelerates uniformly from 0 to 120 km/h over 4 minutes, then travels at constant speed for 10 minutes, and finally decelerates to stop in 2 minutes. Sketch a possible distance-time graph and describe each section.
[4 marks]
2.
Given a distance-time graph with a segment where the slope decreases over time, explain what is happening to the object's velocity and why.
[4 marks]
E

Mixed Review

Answer each question to reinforce interpreting skills.
1.
Plot the graph of y=2x for x from 0 to 10.
[2 marks]
2.
Identify the section of a distance-time graph where the object is stationary.
[2 marks]
F

Error Analysis

Review the common mistake and identify/fix it.
1.
A student draws a distance-time graph with a steep diagonal line, then a horizontal line, then a steep diagonal again, claiming the object moved back and forth. Is this correct? Why or why not?
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
Updated
1/1/2026
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