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Texas Instruments

A Tale of Two Lines

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students graph systems of equation. In this calculus lesson, students graph their lines on a TI calculator. They identify the point of intersection and the type of solution.
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Curated OER

How Many Solutions to the System?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Solve systems of equation using graphing! In this algebra lesson, students use the TI to graph two lines and identify the number of solutions. They perform interactive graphing on the navigator.
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Curated OER

Introduction to Functions

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore functions, function rules, and data tables. They explore terms of linear functions. Students use computers to analyze the functions. Students write short sentences to explain data tables and simple algebraic expressions.
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Curated OER

Forces and Graphing

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students analyze graphs to determine relationships between variables and rates of change. They determine the basic concepts about static reaction forces. They determine the slope and equation of a line.
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Curated OER

Write the Equation of a Line Given the Slope and a Point

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners write the equation of a line given the slope and y-intercept. For this algebra lesson, students are given a point a the line and the slope of the line and are asked to write an equation of the line. They relate lines to real...
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Curated OER

Move It

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Studens collect and graph data. In this algebra instructional activity, students use a CBL and CBR with a TI Calcualtor to observe linear graphs. They use the correct vocabualry as they discuss the collected data.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Coordinates and Equations

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve linear equations and plot their results on the coordinate plane. There are 20 problems using slopes and intercepts to help graph linear equations.
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Curated OER

Graphing System of Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve system of equation. In this algebra lesson, students graph, substitute and eliminate to solve system of equation. They identify the point of intersection and how many solution each system will have.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Reviewing the First Unit

For Students Higher Ed
In this linear function worksheet, students explain how the linear function relates to direct proportionality. They answer questions dealing with slope fields, rate equations and illustrate Euler's Method. After answering six...
Interactive
Curated OER

Pairs of Lines Multiple Choice

For Students 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students identify the slope and y intercept of lines. They compare the slope of perpendicular and parallel lines and find the missing slope. There are 6 questions with an answer key.
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Curated OER

Graph Your Motion

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students graph their linear equations. In this algebra activity, students examine their lines and relate it to the slope or rate of change. They relate the steepness of the line to the slope being positive, negative or zero.
Lesson Plan
Kenan Fellows

Math Made Simple as 1-2-3: Simplified Educational Approach to Algebra

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
Writing an equation of a line is as easy as m and b. A lesson presentation gives individuals different strategies for writing equations of lines. Some items provide a slope and a point while others provide two points. Whatever the given,...
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Curated OER

What Functions do Two Graph Points Determine?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Your algebra learners write linear, exponential, and quadratic equations containing the same two graph points in this collaborative task.
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EngageNY

Motion Along a Line – Search Robots Again

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
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...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Input-Output Tables for Function Rules

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
How does changing a graph affect the function? Learners watch the changing input-output table as they adjust the location of the line graph. Questions prompt them to complete a table of values and determine the function rule.
Assessment
Curated OER

Buying Coffee

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Starbucks or house blend? Pupils analyze the unit rate as the cost per pound of coffee. They use a graph to visualize the unit rate given the cost for a quantity other than one pound.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Slope Fields and Euler's Method

For Students Higher Ed
In this slope field worksheet, students use a slope field for a rate equation. Using Euler's Method, they identify the piecewise linear function approximating the solution of the initial value problem. This four-page worksheet contains...
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Curated OER

Functions Mixed Review: Pracctice A

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders review their knowledge of functions.  In this Algebra I instructional activity, 9th graders determine if equations are linear or nonlinear, determine the slope and y-intercept of equations, and determine if a relation...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Draw the Line

For Students 9th
In this equations of a line worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems related to solving for the equation of a line as stated. First, they draw the line that is described in each statement. Then, students determine the line that...
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Curated OER

Mobile vs. Money

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners research the internet and use the information they find to plot straight line graphs. They use graphs to make comparisons of the various packages offered. Students interpret graphs and solve problems based on varying parameters.
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Curated OER

The Slope of a Curve

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students graph the slopes of a line using the intercepts. In this precalculus lesson, students identify the properties of a curve slope. They find the limit and use a graping calculator to graph their lines.
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Curated OER

What's Its Slope

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify the slope of a lines.In this algebra lesson, students define the  meaning of slope and write an equation given the slope. They graph linear functions using the slope and y-intercept.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Differentiability and Linear Approximation

For Students Higher Ed
In this linear approximation worksheet, students determine the derivative of a function and explore properties of the error when using a tangent line to approximate a function graph. This two-page worksheet contains four problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Graphing 3 Ways

For Students 8th - 12th
In this graphing worksheet, students graph 10 equations using the following methods: slope-intercept form, x- and y-intercepts, or by using a table. Students check their work using a graphing calculator.