Activity 15: Rates in Tables and Graphs
YOUR TASK
Analyze the information presented in the line graph and table regarding the monthly new COVID-19 cases. After your analysis, answer the following questions based on your observations.. This GeoGebra applet displays a line graph illustrating the number of new COVID-19 cases in the Philippines from 2020 to 2023. A corresponding table of values is also available; click the CHECKBOX next to it to view the table.
You can explore the data by selecting specific start and end months/years from the DROPDOWN menus to see the exact number of cases for that timeframe.
ANALYZING DATA
Over what period(s) did the Philippines see the most significant increase in new COVID-19 cases?
ANALYZING DATA
Were there any periods with a sustained decrease in new COVID-19 cases?
ANALYZING DATA
How did the rate of new COVID-19 cases in the Philippines compare between 2020 and 2023?
ANALYZING DATA
Were there any specific months or quarters that stood out for having a particularly high or low rate of new cases?
SYNTHESIS QUESTION
Based on the line graph and table showing new COVID-19 cases in the Philippines from 2020 to 2023, how did the number of cases change over time? Choose two different months or years and explain how the numbers compare. What do you think caused these changes?