The tutorial explores the slope and y-intercept of a linear equation. Notes, examples, and practice problems are included in the resource.

In this lesson on interpreting slope and y-intercept, 8th graders will learn how to identify the slope and the y-intercept of a line in order to identify if a proportion is demonstrated.

An interactive simulation that teaches about slope-intercept form and graphing linear equations through observations while connecting the slope and y-intercept to the line equations. This simulation can either be downloaded or played...

The interactive resource investigates slope and intercept. Students adjust the sliders to control the slope (m) and the intercept (b) of the line. The equation and the line will change accordingly. Learners can also drag the origin.

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...

Watch how a graph is altered when key elements of the equation change. This lesson focuses on how to manipulate the equation of a line in slope intercept form to match the graphs provided deepening the understanding of both the slope and...

Demonstrates, step-by-step and with illustrations, how to use slope and the y-intercept to graph straight lines.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Identify the slope and y-intercept of lines and graph linear equations that are in slope-intercept form.

A mathematics tutorial that allows you to interactively learn and manipulate the slope and intercepts of a line.

Use TI-Navigator to explore the relationship between a linear function and its graphs. See how the value of the slope and y-intercept affect the graphs.

Students write linear equations in slope-intercept form and graph them. Students practice identifying slope and y-intercept and writing equations from a graphs.

By the end of this section, you will be able to describe a straight-line graph in terms of its slope and y-intercept, determine average velocity or instantaneous velocity from a graph of position vs. time, determine average or...

Explanation of linear equations and four types of slopes: positive, negative, zero, and undefined. Practice problems for the students are provided and a reinforcement activity using a graphing calculator is offered for the teacher's use.

Enter the slope and y-intercept of any line and it will be graphed for you. This site is great for becoming familiar with the concept of graphing and for checking your own graphs. Requires Java.

Find activities here for linear functions, slopes and regression lines. Use them for classroom work or individual assignments.

Learn how to graph lines with two methods: using x- and y-intercepts and using point-slope form.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Identify x and y-intercepts when problem solving.

Students will identify x- and y-intercepts graphically. Students will calculate the slope between 2 points. Students will write the equation of a line in slope-intercept form when given the graph of the line.

Not only does this site show what the slope-intercept form is, but it helps you find the slope and the intercept of a line. There is also additional information on parallel lines, parametric form, and the distance between two points.

Graph lines using a slope and a y-intercept. Identify the slope and y-intercept from the equation of a line in slope-intercept form.

This lesson introduces students to Activity Center and is intended to help students understand the meaning of slope and y-intercept. They will explore the relationships between symbolic expressions and graphs of lines by using Activity...

This activity uses Cabri Jr. to graph a line and show the equation of the line. The equations for oblique, horizontal and vertical lines are explored with emphasis on slope and y-intercept.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Given slope and y-intercept (or a point) can you create the equation for a line parallel to that line (and then graph it)?

Given algebraic, tabular, or graphical representations of linear functions, the student will determine the intercepts of the graphs and the zeros of the function.