CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Determining the Equation of a Line
This comprehensive study guide highlights the main terms and formulas needed to determine the equation of a line. Examples are included.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Slope of a Line
Through this tutorial, you'll know what slope is and how to determine it. View examples of positive, negative, zero, and undefined slope, follow step-by-step slope calculations, and complete practice problems at the end.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Introduction to Slope for Middle Years Mathematics
This collection of five middle school math lessons covers the topic of plane geometry, specifically the concept of slope. The first lesson introduces students to plotting points on a Cartesian grid using a Geoboard. Lesson two moves them...
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: 1 D Kinematics: Determining the Slope on a P T Graph
Learn the method for determining the slope of a line on a position-time graph through examples and practice problems.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: 1 D Kinematics: Determining the Slope on a v T Graph
Students understand and practice the method for determining the slope of a line on a velocity-time graph.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Determining the Equation of a Line
Write the equations of lines in point-slope form and in slope-intercept form and graph linear equations.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Determining the Equation of a Line Passing Through Two Points
The resource consists of practice problems that examine how to determine the equation of a line passing through two points. Worksheet and answer sheets are included.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Determining the Equation of a Line From a Graph
The resource consists of practice problems that examine how to determine the equation of a line from a graph. Worksheet and answer sheets are included.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Parallel Lines
This CoolMath resource will help students understand how to use slope and the point-slope form to determine if two lines are parallel.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Equations of Perpendicular Lines
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers determining if two lines are parallel, perpendicular, or neither and finding the equation of perpendicular lines to a given line.
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Slope of Lines
This site provides a detailed unit on finding the slope of lines that investigates methods for solving systems of equations. Good lesson plan for class.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Straight Line Equations: Point Slope Form
Two very clear examples of point-slope form are given in this Purplemath lesson. One example begins with the slope and a point and the other example begins with two points. Includes interactive widget for practice determining a linear...
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: The Slope of a Line
This tutorial will show you how to find a the slope of graph, write a linear equation in slope-intercept form. You'll also learn how to determine whether two lines are parallel or perpendicular to each other. For advanced math students.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Investigating Properties of Lines in the Plane
In this activity, students draw a line and determine its slope. They understand that the slope of a line is actually the ratio of rise over run.
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University
Npac Reu Program: Slope
This Northeast Parallel Architecture Program, Syracuse University site explains and illustrates by using the changes in the values of x and y you can determine the slope of a line.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Getting Started With the Ti Navigator: Equations of My Road
This lesson introduces students to the use of a map of an area, a neighborhood, a favorite city, or an amusement park, to determine the slope of a specific road. Students will find the slope of a line using a coordinate plane.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Perpendicular Lines
This CoolMath Resource will help students determine if lines are perpendicular by finding the slope, using the point-slope formula, and graphing.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Determining the Equation of a Line
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students write the equations of lines in point-slope form and in slope-intercept form and graph linear equations. Students examine guided notes,...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Comparing Equations of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use their slopes to determine if two lines are parallel or perpendicular.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Determining Slope From a Graph
Learners determine the slope of each line. The resource consists of an example, practice exercises, and solutions.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Parallel and Perpendicular Lines on Ti Smartview
This is an introductory lesson on graphing parallel and perpendicular lines. The students will have a good visual on how these lines relate to each other. This also illustrates how to determine equations in slope-intercept form of a line...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Practice: Slope From Graph
In this practice quiz, students are asked to determine the slope of each line graph. Includes hints.
State University of New York
State University of New York: The Classius Clapyron Equation
The Classius-Clapyron equation can be used to determine the enthalpy of vaporization from vapor pressure measurements over a range of temperatures. In this simulation students are asked to create the appropriate plot of the data and use...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: A Sweet Drink Adventure 7
Students determine how the temperature of water affects the dissolving time of a sugar cube. They create, interpret and analyze graphs of data, find an equation of the line of best fit, and relate slope to rate of change.