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Analyzing Equations Through Slope and Y-int

For Teachers 8th - 11th
With problems applying to modern-day topics like Netflix and McDonald's, math whizzes analyze graphs and investigate the slopes. In this algebra worksheet, learners identify the slope and y-intercept of the given equations. They graph...
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Algebra 1: Slope as Rate

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students solve problems with slopes. In this algebra lesson, students identify the slope of a line and relate it to the rate of change.  They graph their lines on the TI and observe changes in the lines.
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Point-Slope Form

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the point-slope form of linear equations and graph lines in the point-slope form. After completing the point-slope equation, they identify the slope of a line through a particular point. Students explain the...
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Slopes and Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars find the slopes of linear functions. In this graphing lesson, students analyze linear equations and calculate the slope of the line. They graph a line given the slope and y-intercept.
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Math Mediator Lesson 10: Slope

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Pupils explore the concept of slope.  In this Algebra I lesson, students investigate the definition of slope as rise over run or change in y compared to change in x.  The lesson includes a real-world problem in which the height...
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Discovering Slope of a Line in Standard Form

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
From start to finish this skills practice resource provides a way for individuals to explore the standard form equation of a line. Begin with a warm-up, work through the problems, and then discover the relationship between the...
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Algebra 1, Unit 7, Lesson 8: Practice Finding the Equation of a Line

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars solve systems of linear equations by graphing. The introduction of the instructional activity asks students to work in pairs or small groups to graph a line when given two points. Young scholars graph 14 equations on the...
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An Exploration of the Slope of a Line

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners define the slope of a line. In this algebra lesson plan, students differentiate between parallel and perpendicular lines using their slopes. They rewrite equations in slope intercept form and explain the meaning of the slope.
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Functions & Algebra

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students examine linear equations. In this functions and algebra lesson plan, students write equations in the slope-intercept form. They enter data in a graphing calculator, examine tables, and write linear equations to match the data.
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Rise Over Run

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students define the slope of the line, find the slope between any two points on the line, and allow them to name other areas where the slope is used. They explain why the slope is defined as the rise over the run.
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Walk-A-Thon

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students graph linear http://www.lessonplanet.com/review?id=180542equations. In this problem solving lesson, students calculate slope and plot ordered pairs on a coordinate grid. Using a real-life example of a walk-a-thon, students...
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Slippery Slope

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students define patterns, relation and function. In this algebra lesson, students find the slope of a line and write equations of line. They model the slope using real life scenarios.
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Writing Linear Equations in Different Forms

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
Can your class write linear equations three different ways? Here is a study guide that includes slope-intercept, standard, and point-slope forms. Learners are given the slope and a point on the line, or two points and are asked to write...
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Slope and Topographic Maps

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate slopes as they study topographic maps. In this algebra instructional activity, students discuss and apply the concept of slopes to graphing and analyzing data.
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Linear Inequalities - Parallelogram Problem

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners use the Geometer's Sketchpad to illustrate possible answers to a parallelogram problem. As a class, they discuss the point-slope and linear equation forms. Individually, students solve their equations and check the results on...
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Slope Right Up

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners use triangles to find the length and slope of each side. After connecting the vertices, they add points based on their specific instructions. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to complete a worksheet to end the lesson.
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Graphing Functions With 2 Points and From a Graph

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students plot points on a coordinate plane. They describe, in words, methods for finding the slope of a line. After given a worksheet, students read instructions, draw a Cartesian plane, plot ordered pairs, and graph lines. Papers are...
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Juggling Slopes

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify the slope of a line. For this algebra lesson, students label slopes as positive, negative, zero or undefined. They use the slope formula to find the slope algebraically and graphically.
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Slope of a Line

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students identify the slope of a line. In this algebra lesson, students discover the process of how to find the slope of a line and classify the slope as positive, negative, zero or undefined. They find the slope of a line given two...
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What is an Antiderivative? Slope Fields

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students take the derivative of a function. In this calculus lesson plan, students define slope fields and what they are used for. They relate slope fields to the real world.
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Finding Slope of a Line

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners calculate the slope of a line. In this algebra lesson, students graph a line using the slope and y-intercepts. They define the steepness of the line using the slope.
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Geometry: Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
This basic handout would be good for skills practice or a review of parallel and perpendicular lines. Review the definitions, then practice writing equations of lines that pass through a specific point and are either parallel or...
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The Power Steering Is Out?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students use the point slope formula to calculate the slope and equation of a line. For this algebra lesson, students identify point on a coordinate plane using a robot. They differentiate between the different quadrants a they follow...
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Race The Rapper: Slopes

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners calculate the slope of the equation In this algebra lesson, students graph coordinate pairs of linear equations and identify the relationship between x and y values and slope.  They differentiate between functions and...