| Date | May 2017 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 17M.1.SL.tz0.26 |
| Level | Standard Level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | time zone 0 |
| Command term | What | Question number | 26 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
The table shows the distances in metres recorded by Sami in the shot put for six weeks. What type of learning curve is Sami demonstrating?
A. Linear
B. Negative acceleration
C. Plateau
D. Positive acceleration
Markscheme
A
Examiners report
Mid-range difficulty.
Syllabus sections
Topic 5: Skill in sports » 5.3. Principles of skill learning » 5.3.3. Outline the different types of learning curves.
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19N.1.SL.tz0.25:
Which graph shows a negatively accelerated learning curve?
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21M.1.HL:.tz0.19:
The diagram shows a learning curve. What type of learning is occurring during X?
A. Plateau
B. Linear
C. Positive acceleration
D. Negative acceleration
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19N.2.SL.tz0.1e.i:
Draw a positive acceleration learning curve.
