Work independently after teaching. These are constructed models and a fictional response. Show the reasoning you can explain yourself.
For 0 to 6 minutes, a tank starts with 6 liters and gains 4 liters each minute. Time is the input; total water is the output.
| Time (minutes) | Total water (liters) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 6 |
| 2 | 14 |
| 4 | 22 |
| 6 | 30 |
A fictional learner says, “Total water increases by 8 liters every 2 minutes, so total water is proportional to time with k = 4.” Evaluate the claim using two positive-time quotients and the zero-input pair. Write a rule for total water and explain the difference between the rate of increase and a constant of proportionality for this output.
Ratios, point, rule and conclusion
