Students make mathematical argument using the concept of Limit. In this algebra instructional activity, student calculate the instantaneous rate of change from the linear graph. They use a TI-calculator to create a visual of the graphs.

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.

For this slopes of lines worksheet, 10th graders solve and graph 10 different problems. First, they determine the slope of each line named in the figure and any line parallel to line b and perpendicular to line d. Then, students graph...

Students explore the concept of line of best fit. For this line of best fit lesson, students find lines of best fit in examples about riding your bike home from school and dentistry. Students find two data points and find the line of...

For this linear slope worksheet, students determine whether the slopes of four graphed lines are positive, negative, or neither.  Solutions are provided.

Seventh graders explore linear equations.  In this graphing lesson, 7th graders explore constant rates of change.  Students discover the real-life application of graphs and demonstrate their ability to read graphs and write...

In this equations worksheet, students complete 13 multiple choice questions matching a graph in the coordinate plane to its equation and writing the equation of a line given two points or slope and a point.

The concept of slope gets an approachable, yet theoretical, treatment in a comprehensive algebra lesson plan. The use of functional notation and problem-solving techniques keep the material rigorous, but detailed teaching notes and lots...

There's just something special about lines in algebra. Introduce your classes to linear equations by analyzing the linear relationship. Young mathematicians use input/output pairs to determine the slope and the slope-intercept formula to...

In this graphing speed worksheet, students find the slope in a position vs. time graph to be the speed. They are given example graphs of position vs. time to show the changes in slope reflect the changes in speed. Students match terms...

In this equations activity, students complete 10 multiple choice questions that involve finding the slope given two points, an equation, and a graph in the coordinate plane.

Carryout the lesson to determine the cost of pizza toppings from a Domino's Pizza® website while creating a linear model. Learners look through real data—and even create their own pizza—to determine the cost of each topping. They...

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...

Young scholars experience graphing points.  For this graphing points lesson, students play an on-line game where they must name 10 coordinate pairs correctly.  Young scholars play a maze game where they maneuver a robot using...

Eighth graders investigate concepts related to Cartesian Coordinates. They use a creative game at the beginning of the lesson to identify quadrants by passing candy to one another. The rest of the lesson is using vocabulary and problem...

Graph it! Investigate transformations with a graphing calculator. Pupils graph sets of linear functions on the same set of axes. They determine how changes in the equation of a linear function result in changes in the graph.

In this algebra worksheet, students calculate the slope of a line. They graph a linear equation given the slope and y-intercept and identify the slope and y-intercept given a linear graph. There are 15 questions.

Students analyze equations using the slopes and intercept. In this algebra activity, students graph equations give the slope and y intercepts. They are also asked to identify the slope and y intercept from a given graph. They solve real...

Am I making any money? Help learners determine if their fictitious soda stand is turning a profit. They graph linear equations using the slope and y-intercept and identify the best price to use to sell soda. They identify the domain and...

Solve equations and graph systems of inequalities. Designed as a lesson plan to reinforce these concepts, learners revisit shading and boundaries along with solving linear inequalities.

Here's a great lesson that looks at slope as an instantaneous change. Using an estimated tangent line, the presenter shows the class how to find an approximation for the instantaneous rate of change. Scholars determine the slope of the...

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.

Young mathematicians explore the maximun area for patio with the added complexity of finding the mimimum cost for construction. First, they maximize the area of a yard given a limited amount of fence and  plot width v. area on a...

In this derivative and slope worksheet, students find the derivative of given equations. They identify the slope of a line tangent to a graph and find the concavity of a graph. This one-page worksheet contains seven multi-step problems.