Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Determining the Equation of a Line

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[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,...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Practice: Slope From Graph

For Students 8th
In this practice quiz, students are asked to determine the slope of each line graph. Includes hints.
Handout
Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Graphs of Linear Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A brief overview of three methods used to graph lines is presented through examples. Slope-intercept, point-slope, and intercept form are demonstrated step-by-step along with a review of the formula for finding the slope of a line.
Unit Plan
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Graphing Lines

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Complete this tutorial to learn how to graph a straight line if given the y-intercept and slope and how to graph horizontal and vertical lines. View examples of lines with different slopes, and practice working with slope-intercept form.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Graphs Using Slope Intercept Form

For Students 9th - 10th
[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.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Parallel and Perpendicular Lines on Ti Smartview

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
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...
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Linear Functions: Slope Intercept Form

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn to develop the equation of a line from its graph. They also learn to write the equation of a line from the slope and the y-intercept, a point and the slope, and two points. They also investigate slopes of lines that are...
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Explore Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students can use a graphing calculator to explore graphs of parallel and perpendicular lines. Students will find that parallel lines have the same slope and different y-intercepts and that the slopes of two perpendicular lines are...
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Linear Functions: Slope as Rate of Change

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students learn to associate the slope of a straight line with a constant rate of change. They also learn to calculate the rate of change from data points on a line, using the correct units. Students also learn to read from a linear...
Unit Plan
Shmoop University

Shmoop: Basic Algebra: Slope Intercept Form

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The tutorial discusses the slope-intercept form of a line. Learners explore the concept through notes and examples. Practice problems are included to check for comprehension of the algebra topic.
Unit Plan
Math.com

Math.com: Graphing Equations and Inequalities: Slope and Y Intercept

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
The tutorial explores the slope and y-intercept of a linear equation. Notes, examples, and practice problems are included in the resource.
Unit Plan
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Slopes and Equations of Lines

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Kinematics: Graphical Analysis of One Dimensional Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Slope of Parallel Lines

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
[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)?
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Math Graphs

Houghton Mifflin: Math Graphs: Average Rate of Change 2 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students use a given graph to investigate the average rate of change and slope of the tangent line. The practice problem is available in PDF format.
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Math Graphs

Houghton Mifflin: Math Graphs: Average Rate of Change 3 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The handout explores the relationship between the average rate of change and the slope of the tangent line. The exercise is available in PDF format.
Unit Plan
Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Algebra: Draw Straight Line Graphs Using Y = Mx + B

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students watch an online tutorial on the concept of graphing using slope intercept form. After watching, students test their knowledge by attempting ten practice problems that increase or decrease in difficulty based on their answers.
eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: 1 D Kinematics: Meaning of Slope for a P T Graph

For Students 9th - 10th
In this physics tutorial, examine how the actual slope value of any straight line on a PT graph is the velocity of the object.
eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: 1 D Kinematics: Meaning of Slope for a v T Graph

For Students 9th - 10th
In this part of a physics lesson, examine how the actual slope value of any straight line on a velocity-time graph is the acceleration of the object.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: A Sweet Drink Adventure 7

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
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.
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Determining Slope From a Graph

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learners determine the slope of each line. The resource consists of an example, practice exercises, and solutions.
Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Graphical Analysis of One Dimensional Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
In the following interactive module students will describe a straight-line graph in terms of its slope and y-intercept. They will determine average velocity or instantaneous velocity from a graph of position vs. time.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Linear Equations Game

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students groups act as aerospace engineering teams competing to create linear equations to guide space shuttles safely through obstacles generated by a modeling game in level-based rounds. Each round provides a different configuration of...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Horizontal & Vertical Lines

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice your knowledge of horizontal and vertical lines: their graphical presentation, their slopes, and their equations. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive...