Student Achievement Partners
Illustrative Mathematics: Equations of Lines [Pdf]
In this instructional activity, students are to interpret graphs with equations of lines.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Slopes and Equations of Lines
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.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Graphing Equations on the Cartesian Plane: Slope
The instructional activity teaches students about an important characteristic of lines: their slopes. Slope can be determined either in graphical or algebraic form. Slope can also be described as positive, negative, zero or undefined....
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Graphing Linear Equations
A simple tutorial that will show you how to graph linear equations and functions after finding the x- and y-intercepts. Provides definitions, steps for sketching a graph, and several examples of linear equations and their graphs....
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.ee Equations of Lines
In this task, 8th graders are presented with two intersecting line graphs and their linear equations. No values are shown on the axes. They are asked to interpret the constants in the equations in terms of their graphs, and make some...
Purple Math
Purplemath: Graphing Overview: Straight Lines
This resource provides an overview of graphing for various types of functions, instruction on graphing straight lines and also, includes advice on common mistakes made by students.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Graphing Linear Equations
Twenty-one problems present a variety of practice graphing linear equations. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View Solution" button to...
Other
Git: What Is the Slope Intercept Form of a 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.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Equations of Lines
This tutorial covers x & y intercepts, point-slope form, slope-intercept form, graphing, and more. Use the practice problems at the end to check your skills.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Solve Systems of Equations Straight Line Graphs
Students learn about the concept of systems of equations by exploring a tutorial. They can then test their knowledge by taking a ten question assessment that increases in difficulty as they correctly answer questions.
Math.com
Math.com: Graphing Equations and Inequalities: Slope and Y Intercept
The tutorial explores the slope and y-intercept of a linear equation. Notes, examples, and practice problems are included in the resource.
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.
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Lines
Detailed math tutorial features notes and examples that discuss graphing lines and introduces the concept of slope, the standard form of the line, the point-slope form, slope-intercept form, and parallel and perpendicular lines.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Lines in the Coordinate Plane Study Guide
This comprehensive study guide highlights the main terms and formulas needed to review lines in the coordinate plane. Examples are included.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Graphing Quadratic Functions: Introduction
The most basic quadratic is y = x2. The general technique for graphing quadratics is the same as for graphing linear equations. The quadratics graph as curvy lines (called "parabolas"), rather than the straight lines generated by linear...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Finding the Slope of a Line
This instructional activity will use a slide presentation to facilitate teaching young scholars how to find the slope of a line when given the graph of the line or two points. Students will interact with the presentation in two ways:...
PBS
Pbs: Manipulating Graphs
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...
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
Math.com
Math.com: Graphing Equations Unit Quiz
The unit quiz consists of eight true or false questions that examine graphing linear equations. Solutions are provided.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Cabri Jr. The Equation of a L Ine
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.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Linear Equation Test
This interactive site checks students' understanding of slope and intercept. Seven question require students to determine slope and intercept of a line from the graph. The site is a test that can be scored on-line.
BBC
Bb Ci: Exponential Graphs (Higher)
Exponential graphs increase rapidly in the Y direction and will never fall below the X -axis, thus forming a curve.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Lines and Slope: Chameleon Graphing
Join Joan the chameleon in an exploration of lines and slope. You'll be drawing lines, calculating slope, using equations and more!