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Distance (meters)
The 400-Meter Race
Time (seconds)
A
B
C
The graph shown above describes what happens when three athletes A, B, and C enter
a 400-meter race.
YOUR TASK
Imagine you are the race commentator.
Describe what is happening in the race as CAREFULLY and as DETAILED as you can.
1. You need to assign a name to each athlete that starts with the corresponding
letter A, B, and C.
2. You need to write a short essay (1-1.5 pages) that describes the race from start
to finish, just like you are the announcer at the race.
Be sure to include in your essay, statements that address all information listed below.
a. Descriptions of the following for each athlete’s performance in the race:
i. Did they start fast or slow?
ii. Did they end fast or slow?
iii. What happened in the middle? When did they go faster or slower?
Provide a creative reason why!
iv. What was their finishing time?
v. What was their average speed over the whole race?
b. What happened at the points of intersection?
c. Who finishes 1st, 2nd, and 3rd?
Be creative! Use your imagination! Have fun with it!
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Grading Rubric
___/10__The student turned the essay in on time!!
___/20_ The student turned this sheet and the table was complete and accurate.
___/10_ The student typed or NEATLY wrote the essay.
___/10_The student used correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
___/10_The student assigned a name to each athlete A, B, and C.
___/30_The student’s essay answers all of the required questions.
___/10_The student’s essay is very original and creative—I felt like I was at the race!
Tables to assist in calculating answers to the required questions
A=
B=
C=
Speed for 1st part
Speed for 2nd part
Speed for 3rd part
Average speed
over whole race
Finishing TIME
Speed = the distance traveled divided by the time it takes
Points of
Intersection
1
2
3
Which
runners?
Where and
When?
Why?