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Pre CAL.15 Communicating and Critiquing Function Models Worksheet

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This Pre-Calculus Math worksheet provides structured practice on Pre CAL.15 Communicating and Critiquing Function Models. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

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Pre-Calculus

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Math

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A student models the brightness of a screen B as a function of the slider setting s. They choose a linear model and claim: 'Doubling s doubles B.' Which critique is best?

AAny linear model implies doubling the input doubles the output.

BProportionality is guaranteed whenever there is a slope.

CThe claim is correct because brightness is always linear with settings.

DA linear model suggests equal additive changes in B for equal changes in s; it does not imply proportionality unless the intercept is 0 and units support it.

Solution & Explanation:Linear means equal additive changes in output per unit input. Doubling the input only doubles the output in a proportional model (intercept 0); otherwise the claim is not supported.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A student fits a model and then deletes three points 'because they did not fit.' Which critique best addresses this action?

ADeleting points always improves a model, so it is recommended.

BAny point far from the line must be a mistake and should be removed.

CRemoving points without justification can bias the model; outliers should be investigated (error vs. real variation) before deciding whether to exclude them.

DOutliers prove a function does not exist, so modeling should stop.

Solution & Explanation:Deleting points because they 'don’t fit' can create a biased sample. Outliers should be examined for error or genuine variation before deciding on inclusion/exclusion.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

A student uses a model to predict a maximum of a revenue function and reports the maximizing price as $19.37. The store can price only in multiples of $0.50. Which modeling critique is most appropriate?

ADiscrete pricing means the model cannot be used at all.

BThe model’s optimal input must respect discrete constraints; the reported price should be adjusted by evaluating nearby allowable prices and acknowledging the constraint.

CThe maximizing price must be rounded down without checking.

DThe model is wrong because maxima cannot occur at non-integer prices.

Solution & Explanation:When inputs are restricted to discrete values, the continuous optimum may not be attainable. Good modeling checks nearby feasible prices and reports the best feasible choice.

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