Students graph linear equations and then find the person in class whose linear equation graph is perpendicular to theirs. For this graphing inequalities lesson plan, students graph their perpendicular slopes and then once their find...

In this review worksheet, students read circle graphs and line graphs. They identify quadrants in a coordinate plane and match graphs to their appropriate linear equation. Students find the slope of a line and identify the y-intercept....

Learners identify the relationship between relations and functions. In this algebra lesson, students investigate and find the slope of a line using a graph, 2 points and an equation. They calculate the slope from a set a data points...

Students create different methods to analyze their data. For this algebra lesson, students differentiate between proportion and non-proportional graph. They use the TI-Navigator to create the graphs and move them around to make their...

Trace the links between a variety of math concepts in this far-reaching unit. Ideas that seem very different on the outset (like the distance formula and rigid transformations) come together in very natural and logical ways. This...

Single-page poster showing the point-slope formula and its graph. Put this up on the wall of your math room or use as a handout. This clearly displayed graph and algebraic explanation will get your charges thinking about what is it...

What does a graph or equation say about a situation? Lots! The lesson uses the concepts explored in the previous four lessons in the series and applies them to problem solving situations. Learners create an equation from problems posed...

Time for a shift in thinking! Learners examine translations of linear functions. They use function notation to describe the translation and make connections to the graph.

For this derivative worksheet, students identify second derivatives and find the directional derivative of a function. They also list the extremes and saddle points of a function. This one-page worksheet contains seven multi-step problems.

Students identify the slope of an equation using various methods. In this algebra lesson, students graph linear equations and calculate the slopes using the x and y intercept to solve the equations and graph the lines. They use the slope...

In this algebra worksheet, students solve problems by graphing inequalities, finding the slope of a line and identifying functions. This is a review of chapter 2 on an algebra test. There are 21 questions.

In this Algebra I worksheet, 8th graders write the equation of a line given two points and given a linear equation determine the slope, x-intercept, y-intercept, and graph the line.  The five page worksheet contains ten...

In this Algebra I worksheet, students determine the graph of the equation of a line.    Students determine the x- and y-intercepts and graph. The three page worksheet contains six problems. Answers are not...

Students plot slope fields. In this introduction to slope fields lesson, students plot 12 slope fields for given differential equations.

Learners practice plotting functions on the Cartesian coordinate plane, see several categories of functions, including lines and parabolas, and read a graph, answering questions about the situation described by the graph

Students calculate the slopes of secant lines. In this calculus activity, students graph tangent and secant lines using the coordinate plane. They use the Ti calculator to graph and observe the lines.

In this linear equation worksheet, learners solve and complete 2 different experiments that include using linear equations. First, they determine the difference between independent and dependent variables. Then, students graph their...

In this pre-calculus activity, students calculate the velocity of a linear graph by observing the slope of a line. There are 10 velocity questions.

Students identify the slope of a line given two points on the line. In this algebra lesson plan, students solve linear equations by finding and comparing slopes of lines. They differentiate between the steepness of the slope and the line.

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

Students use a professional basketball team's data and graph it on a coordinate plane. They draw a line of regression and finding its equation. They access a website containing statistics for the Houston Rockets basketball team to solve...

Students graph and analyze data using a spreadsheet.

Students experiment with Hiker program to practice real world applications of linear functions and develop their understanding of expressions, relationships, and manipulations involved in writing and graphing linear equations in...

In this solving systems by graphing learning exercise, 9th graders solve and complete 5 different problems. First, they change each equation to graphing form. Then, students graph each line and find their point of intersection. In...