TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Walk the Line: A Module on Linear Functions
This module leads students through the process of graphing data and finding a line of best fit while exploring the characteristics of linear equations in algebraic and graphic formats. Then, these topics are connected to real-world...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Modeling Data With Linear Functions
Given a scatterplot where a linear function is the best fit, the student will interpret the slope and intercepts, determine an equation using two data points, identify the conditions under which the function is valid, and use the linear...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Linear Models
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explores both linear models and scatter plots.
Other
Desmos: Charge!
In this interactive application of linear modeling, students make a prediction about the length of time it would take to charge a smartphone. They then work through a series of steps where they sketch their prediction, extend a table of...
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Linear Demand, Supply, and Time Change Models
The tutorial explores linear models. Students learn about the concepts through class notes, examples, and practice problems. Topics include linear demand, supply, and time-change models. Review exercises and a chapter quiz are included.
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Linear Cost, Revenue, and Profit
The tutorial explores linear models. Students learn about the concepts through class notes, examples, and practice problems. Topics include linear cost, revenue, and profit. Review exercises and a chapter quiz are included.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Scatter Plots and Linear Models
Provides examples and a video lesson that explains scatter plots.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Applications Using Linear Models
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers solving word problems. Students watch a video tutorial, explore guided notes and attempt practice problems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Applications Using Linear Models
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students use problem-solving strategies and a plan to solve real-world dilemmas. Students watch a video tutorial, explore guided notes and attempt...
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Topic Summaries: Linear Functions and Models
The topic summary outlines linear functions and models. Some topics reviewed are domain, mathematical model, slope, and linear regression. The resource consists of definitions, notes, and examples.
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Topic Summaries: Non Linear Functions and Models
The topic summary outlines non-linear functions and models. Some topics reviewed are quadratic functions, exponential functions, logistic functions, and logarithms. The resource consists of definitions, notes, and examples.
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Quiz: Non Linear Functions and Models
The online quiz assesses student comprehension of math concepts. The quiz consists of true/false questions about non-linear functions and models.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Linear Equations Game
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...
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Exponential Functions and Models
The resource investigates exponential functions and models. Students learn about the concepts through notes and examples. A chapter quiz, review exercises, and chapter summary are included.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra I: Linear vs. Exponential Growth: From Data
Given a table with values of two quantities over time, determine whether the quantities grow linearly or exponentially. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Getting Started With Ti Navigator: Exploring Linear Model
This lesson introduces students' to Activity Center. In this activity, students will explore data on Women's Olympic 400 Meter Freestyle Swimming records. Concepts of domain and range will be investigated in the context of this problem...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Math Today Wildfire Deaths
In this activity, students will be asked to use the "Wildfire deaths" data to determine a linear model. They will examine the affect an outlier has on the model and compare methods to determine the best model.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Latex Tubing and Hybrid Vehicles
This unit gives students the opportunity to make use of linear models in order to make predictions based on real-world data. Students experience how engineers address incredible and important design challenges through the use of linear...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Determining the Domain and Range for Linear Functions
Given a real-world situation that can be modeled by a linear function or a graph of a linear function, the student will determine and represent the reasonable domain and range of the linear function using inequalities.
Student Achievement Partners
Student Achievement Partners: Penny Circle Task [Pdf]
Students will explpre models and understand the difference between quadratic, exponential, and linear models in this lesson.
Other
Desmos: Modeling Bundle
A collection of activities where students investigate mathematical modeling. Activities involve different types of functions, how to examine context and decide on a model, and limitations.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Identifying Function Models: Linear, Exponential, and Quadratic Models
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to distinguish between linear, exponential, and quadratic models.
PBS
Pbs: Modeling the Linear Relationship Between Fahrenheit and Celsius
Explore the relationship between degrees Fahrenheit and degrees Celsius. This video focuses on developing an expression to model the relationship between the temperature scales using a line graph to calculate slope and the y intercept.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra Ii: 1.14 Polynomial Models
Learning to express real-life situations as mathematical functions (models) allows seemingly complex ideas and actions to be broken down into smaller, simpler parts and analyzed. In this section are three types of of those models:...