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Math Mediator Lesson 10: Slope

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students explore the concept of slope.  In this Algebra I lesson, students investigate the definition of slope as rise over run or change in y compared to change in x.  The lesson includes a real-world problem in which the...
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Get Geared Up

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Middle schoolers calculate gear ratio as they solve word problems. They discuss and find slopes as they relate to real life. Additionally, they hey use ratio and proportion to make predictions and solve problems.
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Lines of Slope

For Students 9th
In this lines of slope worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 40 various types of problems. First, they find the equation of the lines described and write in slope-intercept form. Then, students graph each equation. They also find the...
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Raytheon

Equations and Graphing Review

For Students 7th - 9th
In this equations and graphing review instructional activity, learners write, graph and solve equations for 62 problems, including a mid-unit review, with answers included.
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Graphs & Equations of Lines

For Students 10th
In this graphs and equations of lines worksheet, 10th graders solve 12 different problems that include graphs and various equations of lines. First, they determine the slope of a line that passes through two sets of points. Then,...
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Algebra II Test Chapter 3: Slope & Functions

For Students 10th - 12th
In this slope and functions worksheet, students determine the slope of a line.  They identify functions and determine an equation of a line that is parallel or perpendicular to given points.  This three-page worksheet contains...
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Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students write the equation of a line given the coordinates of two points on the line.  The one page worksheet contains a combination of three multiple choice and free response...
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Slope-Intercept Form of a Line

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine how the slope affects the graph of a line. They relate "b" to the "y"-intercept of a line and solve the equation of a line given "m" and "b." They are given scenarios and possible answers to which they explain why or...
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Linear Equations

For Students 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders solve linear equations and rewrite them in the form y=mx + b. They graph the equations using the slope and y-intercept. There are 22 questions with an answer key.
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Graphs and Functions

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Middle schoolers describe plotting functions on the Cartesian coordinate plane. They solve functions on paper and using an online tool to plot points on a Cartesian coordinate plane creating lines and parabolas.
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Walk-A-Thon

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students graph linear http://www.lessonplanet.com/review?id=180542equations. In this problem solving lesson, students calculate slope and plot ordered pairs on a coordinate grid. Using a real-life example of a walk-a-thon, students...
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Graphs of Linear Functions and Rate of Change

For Teachers 8th Standards
Discover an important property of linear functions. Learners use the slope formula to calculate the rates of change of linear functions. They find that linear functions have constant rates of change and use this property to determine if...
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Graphing Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine linear equations by creating graphs from them.  In this graphing lesson, 8th graders read several linear equations and plot them on a graph with the help of their classmates.  Students find the slope of...
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Slope and Intercept of a Line

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online math worksheet, students determine the slop and the intercept of a line by solving a variety of equations. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into...
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Charleston School District

Solving Systems Graphically

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
When guess and check gets old, it's time to start graphing! An instructive lesson explains how to solve a system of linear equations using graphing. Equations are in both slope-intercepts and standard form. 
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Find Slope

For Students 9th - 10th
For this slope worksheet, students 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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CK-12 Foundation

Intercepts and the Cover-Up Method: The Hidden Zeros

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
There's no need to cover up this resource — it's good one! Pupils use a slider interactive that covers up parts of the standard form of a linear equation and simultaneously reveals one of the intercepts of the graph. This lets them see...
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Convert Standard Form to Slope-Intercept Form

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders convert between the standard form of an equation and the y-intercept form. For this algebra lesson, 9th graders rewrite equations from their standard form into the y=mx + b form. They solve for y using the distributive...
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Slope as a rate of change

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students examine the slope of line as the rate of change between the dependent and independent variables.  The one page worksheet contains two multiple choice questions.  Answers are...
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Iterating Linear Functions

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars use a spreadsheet to investigate data. In this algebra lesson, students collect and graph data on a coordinate plane. They explain properties of a linear equation both algebraically and orally.
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Two-Point Formula Worksheet

For Students 9th - 10th
In this linear equation learning exercise, students determine the equation of a line when given two points.  This two-page learning exercise contains 6 problems.  Answers are provided on the last page.
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Chapter 2.3 - Slope

For Students 7th - 9th
In this slope instructional activity, learners answer 16 slope intercept questions. They determine slopes based on equations, graphs and coordinates. Students also find the equations of lines parallel and perpendicular to a given line...
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Products of Linear Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students investigate the horizontal intercepts of functions. In this algebra lesson, students identify whether the factor of two functions results in a quadratic equation or not. They compare and contrast linear equations and higher...
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EngageNY

Characteristics of Parallel Lines

For Teachers 8th Standards
Systems of parallel lines have no solution. Pupils work examples to discover that lines with the same slope and different y-intercepts are parallel. The 27th segment of 33 uses this discovery to develop a proof, and the class determines...