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Nine Exercises Matching Lines To Their Equations
In this math instructional activity, students match the line of the graph with the corresponding equation. The goal is to practice finding the slope for each.
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What is an Antiderivative? Slope Fields
Students take the derivative of a function. In this calculus lesson, students define slope fields and what they are used for. They relate slope fields to the real world.
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Find the Equation of a Line
In this equation of a line instructional activity, 10th graders solve ten problems that determine locating the equation of a line. They first determine whether the given lines are perpendicular or parallel. Then students find the...
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Line of Best Fit
Students identify the line of best fit. In this statistics lesson, students collect and analyze data. They calculate the regression equations and identify the different types of correlation.
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Find the Slope-intercept Equation Given a Pair of Points
In this graphing worksheet, student find the slope-intercept equation for six given pairs of points. Solutions are provided on the last page.
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Introduction to Tangent Lines using the TI-Nspire
Young scholars make mathematical argument using the concept of Limit. In this algebra lesson, student calculate the instantaneous rate of change from the linear graph. They use a TI-calculator to create a visual of the graphs.
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Algebra 1, Unit 7, Lesson 8: Practice Finding the Equation of a Line
Young scholars solve systems of linear equations by graphing. The introduction of the instructional activity asks students to work in pairs or small groups to graph a line when given two points. Young scholars graph 14 equations on the...
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Tracing Highs and Lows in San Francisco
On a topographic map, students identify the scale bar, north arrow, and contour interval. They then locate a hill on the map and make note of the contour lines. Students then locate other places with similar contour line patterns....
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Linear Modelling of the Life Expectancy of Canadians
Middle and high schoolers explore the concept of linear modelling. In this linear modelling lesson, pupils find the line of best fit for life expectancy data of Canadians. They compare life expectancies of men and women, and find...
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Least Squares
In this least squares learning exercise, students solve 6 different problems that include the least squares of numbers. First, they plot 3 points on the axes shown and draw in their best approximating line. Then, students estimate the...
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A Sweet Drink
Students investigate reaction rates. In this seventh or eighth grade mathematics lesson, students collect, record, and analyze data regarding how the temperature of water affects the dissolving time of a sugar cube. Studetns...
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Modeling Linear Relationships
Students graph lines using the slope and y-intercept. In this algebra lesson, students create data using tables and equations. They use their data to make predictions and draw conclusion.
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Writing Linear Equations Given Two Points
In this linear equation worksheet, students write the equation of a line passing through two given points. This one-page worksheet contains 12 problems, with answers.
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Contour Map Worksheet #3
Earth scientists answer five multiple choice questions about the topographical map atop the worksheet. Use this as a quick assessment of understanding after having taught how to read contour lines and topographic maps.
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Positive Slope, Negative Slope, or Neither
In this slope activity, students identify the slope of 4 lines. Students determine if a line has positive, negative, no slope or undefined slope.
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Slope
In this slope learning exercise, students solve and complete 3 different types of problems. First, they find the slopes of the lines passing through each sets of coordinate pairs. Then, students find the parameter so that the line...
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Points, Slopes, and Lines
Before graphing and finding distances, learners investigate the coordinate plane and look at patterns related to plotted points. Points are plotted and the goal is to look at the horizontal and vertical distances between coordinates and...
Corbett Maths
Instantaneous Rates of Change
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...
EngageNY
Motion Along a Line – Search Robots Again
We can mathematically model the path of a robot. Learners use parametric equations to find the location of a robot at a given time. They compare the paths of multiple robots looking for parallel and perpendicular relationships and...
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Graphing Lines
Ready to increase pupils' understanding of slope with an upward slope? Scholars use an interactive that allows users to move two points on a coordinate plane. The interactive then automatically calculates the slope, the slope-intercept...
Radford University
Finding a Location for Your Kitchen Island
Where is the best place to work? Small groups map out a kitchen on a coordinate plane and find the centers of the work triangle to find the best place to install an island. The teams use algebraic methods to locate the center by finding...
Radford University
Linear Equations in Real Word Problems
Make up a story about a linear graph. Scholars identify key features of a linear graph, such as intercepts, domain and range, and slope. They then create a word problem that could be represented by the graphed line.
Physics Classroom
Using Graphs
Many university professors complain incoming scholars struggle with interpreting graphs. A skill builder offers three different types of exercises including calculating slope, interpreting graphs, and extrapolating outside the plotted...
CK-12 Foundation
Comparison of Unit Rates: Drive Away
Five questions make up an interactive that challenges mathematicians to compare unit rates. Word problems question scholars about two friends going on a road trip. Scholars manipulate two cars on a coordinate plane to help solve word...
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