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Slopes and Slope Intercepts

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars 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...
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Forms of Equations

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders discuss the different forms of equations. In this algebra lesson, 9th graders talk about the pros and cons of algebraic equations. They discuss reflection across the x and y axis and write out the equation of the given...
Lesson Plan
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Point-Slope Form

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the point-slope form of linear equations and graph lines in the point-slope form. After completing the point-slope equation, they identify the slope of a line through a particular point. Students explain the...
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That's a Fine Line You're Walking!

For Teachers 7th - 10th
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...
Worksheet
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Find Slope

For Students 9th - 10th
In this slope worksheet, learners find the equation of a line and write it in the slope-intercept form.  They identify the slope. This two-page worksheet contains 11 problems.  Answers are provided on the last page.
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Am I Straight

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Identify the slope of a linear equation in this algebra lesson. Middle schoolers graph linear equations using slopes and intercepts. They identify the slope as being positive, negative, no slope, or undefined.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Final Exam Review: College Algebra

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this final exam review worksheet,s students solve systems of equations, polynomials and factor quadratic equations.  They identify the slope of a line and write linear equations.  Students use Cramer's rule, graphing,...
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Linear Relationship

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use a graphing calculator to examine the association between the data points and equation of a linear relationship. They write equations in slope- intercept form. Answer key included.
Assessment
Concord Consortium

Function Project

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
What if a coordinate plane becomes a slope-intercept plane? What does the graph of a linear function look like? Learners explore these questions by graphing the y-intercept of a linear equation as a function of its slope. The result is a...
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Equivalent Algebraic Equations

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore linear equations.  In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders investigate how different equivalent equations can be used to describe any given line.  Students explore how to change equations to equivalents...
Lesson Plan
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Lines

For Teachers 9th - 11th
For this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students determine the slope of a line, write the equation of a line, examine parallel and perpendicular lines, and solve problems involving linear relationships.  The two page worksheet...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Linear Functions

For Students 9th - 11th
In this linear function worksheet, students examine graphs and determine the slope, the y-intercept and the equation of a line. They identify parallel and perpendicular lines. This two-page worksheet contains 3 multi-step problems.
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Slope of Line

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.
Lesson Plan
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Practice Graphing y = mx + b

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders graph linear equations of the form y= mx + b. In this algebra instructional activity, 9th graders are able to graph a line given the slope and y-intercept. They can write the equations of a line given the graph of a line...
Activity
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Algebra Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
What would your dream house look like? A cottage? A medieval castle? High schoolers enrolled in Algebra design the perfect house while using slopes to write equations for various aspects of the project.
Lesson Plan
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Heart Rate Monitoring

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Algebra learners like this resource because it is easy to understand and it relates to their lives. Whether you are starting a new workout routine, or just climbing the stairs, your heart rate increases and decreases throughout the day....
Worksheet
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Slope Y-intercept Quiz

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students identify the slopes and y intercept of a line. They complete the quiz,by graphing and identify linear equations. There are 6 questions with an answer key.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Slopes and Lines

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students identify the slopes of a line. In this algebra lesson, students calculate the slope and intercept of a line. They graph their lines using a TI calculator.
Lesson Plan
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Slope and Parallel Lines

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners plot pairs of Cartesian coordinates on graph paper and connect points with straightedges. They examine the lines and determine if they are parallel or not by finding the equations of the lines and comparing the slopes. They...
Worksheet
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Straight Line Graphs

For Students 8th - 9th
In this math activity, students plot lines on a graph paper when given the equation for the line in slope-intercept form. They tell the values of the slope and the y-intercept. Students find the x and y intercepts and plot three lines....
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Systems of Linear Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use the calculator to represent a situation as a table, graph, and equation. They write systems of equations and find solutions to systems of equations. In addition, they explain and justify how they determined their solutions...
Lesson Plan
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Profitable Soda Stand

For Teachers 8th - 10th
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...
Lesson Plan
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Whose Line is it Anyway?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve systems of equations. In this algebra lesson plan, students identify the domain and range of each function. They use the slope and y-intercept to graph each line.
Worksheet
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The Slope of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II instructional activity, students examine slope to determine if the given lines are parallel or perpendicular.  Students determine the equation of lines that are either parallel or perpendicular to the...