GRADE 9 MATHEMATICS
TERM 1 PERFORMANCE TASK
"Starting a Small Business: Understanding Linear Functions"
Learning Competencies
Students are expected to:
represent linear functions using tables, graphs, and equations;
determine the slope and y-intercept of a linear function;
interpret the meaning of slope and intercept in real-life situations; and
solve practical problems involving linear functions.
Performance Task
Situation
You and your classmates plan to start a homemade milk tea (or lemonade) business during the
school fair. You need to determine how much money your business will earn depending on the
number of cups sold.
Use a linear function to model your income.
Directions
Working in groups of 3–4 students, complete the following tasks.
Part A. Create a Situation
Choose a simple business such as:
Milk Tea
Lemonade
Cookies
Sandwiches
Fruit Shake
Assume:
Selling price per item = ₱50
Initial cost = ₱500
Part B. Write the Linear Function
Represent the total income using the equation
y=50 x−500
where
x = number of items sold
y = profit (in pesos)
Part C. Complete the Table
Items Sold (x) Profit (y)
0
10
20
30
40
50
Part D. Graph the Function
Plot the points from the completed table on a Cartesian plane and draw the line.
Part E. Interpret
Answer the following.
1. What does the slope represent?
2. What does the y-intercept represent?
3. After selling how many items will the business break even?
4. If you sell 45 items, what is your profit?
5. Explain why this situation is represented by a linear function.
Part F. Presentation
Each group will present their work in 5–7 minutes.
Include:
Equation
Table
Graph
Computations
Explanation of the results
Materials
Graphing paper
Ruler
Calculator (optional)
Manila paper or cartolina
Colored markers
ANALYTIC RUBRIC (30 Points)
Criteria 5 4 3 2 1
Mathematical All computations One minor Mostly
Few errors. Many errors.
Accuracy are correct. error. incorrect.
Correct equation
Minor Partially Needs
Linear Equation with proper Incorrect.
mistake. correct. improvement.
variables.
Accurate graph
Mostly
Graph with complete Minor error. Incomplete. Incorrect.
correct.
labels and scale.
Clearly explains
Good Partial Limited No
Interpretation slope, intercept,
explanation. explanation. understanding. explanation.
and solution.
Creativity & Neat, creative, and Good Needs Poor
Acceptable.
Organization well-organized. presentation. improvement. presentation.
Speaks confidently
Oral Good Fair Limited Unable to
and answers
Presentation presentation. presentation. participation. explain.
questions correctly.
Total: 30 Points
Performance Level
Score Rating
27–30 Outstanding
23–26 Very Satisfactory
19–22 Satisfactory
15–18 Fairly Satisfactory
Below 15 Needs Improvement
Teacher's Guide
Time Allotment
Day 1: Planning and computations
Day 2: Graphing and preparation
Day 3: Presentation
Evidence of Learning
Students will submit:
Completed worksheet
Graph
Computations
Reflection (5–7 sentences)
Group presentation
Sample Solution
For the function:
y=50 x−500
the graph is a straight line with a positive slope. The slope is 50, meaning each additional item
sold increases the profit by ₱50. The y-intercept is −500, representing the initial investment
before any sales are made.
This task integrates financial literacy with linear functions, allowing students to apply
mathematics in a practical, real-world context while developing analytical, collaborative, and
communication skills.