Curated OER
How Has Math Evolved?
Eighth graders pick a topic or person to research related to the history of mathematics. They brainstorm and create a concept map, using the multimedia software inspiration, about what they are researching and want to examine. They then...
Curated OER
Introduction to Linear Functions
Young scholars are introduced to the concept of linear functions. Using new terminology, they describe linear functions in sentences and in data tables. Using the internet, they calculate and record answers to problems which are...
Curated OER
A Functional Housing Market
Students access the Internet to search for housing prices in Houston, Texas,(the location can be changed to accommodate any location) and compare the prices to the number of square feet found in the living area of a house.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra I: Point Slope Form
Write equations in point-slope form given two pairs of values, and convert the equation into slope-intercept form. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Homework Help Independent Practice: Point Slope Form
Get independent practice working with Point-Slope Form. Each incorrect response gets a text box explanation and another try. Correct responses are confirmed.
Washington State University
Washington State University: Slope Intercept, Point Slope Forms
Washington State University provides a lesson on finding the slope of an equation and putting the equation into the desired form. The site also contains informatinon concerning parallel and perpendicular lines.
Free Math Help
Free Math Help: Point Slope Form
The tutorial examines point-slope form. Learners investigate the method for graphing a linear equation on an x-y axis. Detailed examples and a message board to post additional questions are included.
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University
Npac Reu Program: Point Slope Form
This Northeast Parallel Architectures Center of Syracuse University site contains a brief description of the point-slope form for equations along with the formula.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Forms of Linear Equations
Students learn about four forms of equations: direct variation, slope-intercept form, standard form and point-slope form. They graph and complete problem sets for each, converting from one form of equation to another, and learning the...
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University
Npac Reu Program: Slope & Line Equations
This site from the Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University has a very substantial discussion of math topics slope & line equations. The outline form is quite useful if you need to zero in on one aspect of...
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Lines
Detailed math tutorial features notes and examples that discuss graphing lines and introduces the concept of slope, the standard form of the line, the point-slope form, slope-intercept form, and parallel and perpendicular lines.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Graphing Linear Equations
Twenty-one problems present a variety of practice graphing linear equations. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View Solution" button to...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Math: Linear Equations: Slope Forms
Explore the slope-intercept and point-slope forms of linear equations and how to graph them on this webpage.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Slopes and Equations of Lines
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.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Equations of Lines
This tutorial covers x & y intercepts, point-slope form, slope-intercept form, graphing, and more. Use the practice problems at the end to check your skills.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Linear Equations: Points, Intercepts, and Slopes, Oh My!
Learn how to graph lines with two methods: using x- and y-intercepts and using point-slope form.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Graphs of Linear Functions
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Determining the Equation of a Line
[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,...
Integrated Publishing
Integrated Publishing: Equation of a Straight Line
This math tutorial shows the relationship of a slope to a straight line and how to write equations in point-slope or slope-intercept form.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Perpendicular Lines
This CoolMath Resource will help students determine if lines are perpendicular by finding the slope, using the point-slope formula, and graphing.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Determining the Equation of a Line
Write the equations of lines in point-slope form and in slope-intercept form and graph linear equations.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Slope From Two Points
In this exercise, students practice determining the linear equation and slope from two points on a line graph. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to watch a video, get hints, or try questions repeatedly.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Slope Intercept Equation From Two Points
In this exercise, students practice constructing the linear equation given two points on a line graph. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to watch a video, get hints, or try questions repeatedly.