Learners define the slope of a line. In this algebra lesson, students differentiate between parallel and perpendicular lines using their slopes. They rewrite equations in slope intercept form and explain the meaning of the slope.

Young geometers get some solid skills practice in evaluating slopes. Beginning with the basics of slope through two points and progressing through properties of parallel and perpendicular lines, the building of skills is gradual and...

With the focus being on parallel, perpendicular, or neither type, practice with three different types of problem solving. Learners start with a simple skill of determining the relationship between slopes and then work towards creating...

Line up to learn about lines! Scholars discover how to express patterns as linear functions. The workbook then covers how to graph and write linear equations in slope-intercept form, as well as how to write equations of...

Students explore linear equation suing real life scenarios. In this algebra lesson, students find the slope and intercept of a line. They create table of values to plot their graph and draw conclusions.

Students define parallel and perpendicular lines. In this algebra lesson, students relate the concept of parallel and perpendicular lines to the real world. They classify the lines based on their slopes.

Students differentiate between parallel and perpendicular lines. In this algebra instructional activity, students graph linear equations using the slope intercept form. They classify lines based on their slopes.

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...

Students explore linear equations, parallel lines, perpendicular lines and slopes. Using computers with graphic calculators and word processing, students examine the relationship between the slopes of perpendicular lines and parallel...

Keep your mathematicians engaged using this group linear functions activity. Each of ten groups receives two graphs with both an image and equation, as well as a "who has" phrase to call out the next graph. Scholars stay on their toes as...

Students investigate the relationship between perpendicular and parallel lines on a coordinate plane. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate lines based on their slopes.

Students graph lines and identify the slope. In this algebra lesson plan, students graph a line using y=mx+b and graph lines that are horizontal or vertical. They calculate the slope of the line using two points, and identify lines by...

Students calculate the slope of parallel and perpendicular lines.In this algebra activity, students differentiate between parallel and perpendicular lines. They graph their lines using the slope of the equation.

Students find the slopes for perpendicular and parallel lines. In this geometry activity, students differentiate between parallel and perpendicular lines. They use Cabri software to create lines to compare.

Students explore the concept of quadrilaterals. In this quadrilaterals lesson, students use the slope formula, midpoint formula, and distance formula to justify that a given quadrilateral is a parallelogram.

Middle schoolers 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.

Students 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...

Graph equations of lines using the slope-intercept method or by plotting both x and y intercepts. Determine if two lines are parallel or perpendicular by comparing their slopes. This handout includes step-by-step directions and four...

Students explore the concept of graphing stations.  In this graphing stations lesson, students head to various teacher set-up stations involving slope, point-slope, standard form, parallel lines, etc.  Students work problems at...

Having a good working knowledge of math vocabulary is especially important for geometry learners. Here are 119 pages worth of wonderfully constructed definitions, constructions, formulas, properties, theorems, and postulates. This is a...

Your learners get extra practice using coordinates in calculating mid points, finding end points, deciding if points are collinear, calculations using slope concepts, writing linear equations, using triangles and quadrilaterals, and...

Students graph lines in a coordinate plane. In this geometry lesson, students graph lines on a coordinate plane, and identify the slope. They classify the lines as parallel or perpendicular and write an equation of a given line.

Reinforce math vocabulary with a set of flash cards. Forty-eight cards offer boldly printed words, and their corresponding definition alongside an example with labels. Terms include absolute value, inverse operations, slope, and more! 

Students identify the properties of different polygons. In this geometry lesson plan, students find the slope of a line and calculate the distance between two lines. They differentiate between similar and congruent polygons.