Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Writing Equations of Lines
Given two points, the slope and a point, or the slope and the y-intercept, the student will write linear equations in two variables.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Writing Linear Equations
Three different lessons demonstrate how to write linear equations. The equations found from two points, slope and a point, and slope and y-intercept are all featured. The lessons have an overview, materials, procedures, and evaluation...
Purple Math
Purplemath: Straight Line Equations: Point Slope Form
Two very clear examples of point-slope form are given in this Purplemath lesson. One example begins with the slope and a point and the other example begins with two points. Includes interactive widget for practice determining a linear...
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Writing Linear Equations
Three different lessons demonstrate how to write linear equations. The equations found from two points, slope and a point, and slope and y-intercept are all featured. The lessons have an overview, materials, procedures, and evaluation...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Slope in the Coordinate Plane
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find the slope of a line given two points. Includes a video [5 min. 29 sec.], examples, and review problems along with an answer key.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Interpreting Linear Formulas Word Problems
In this exercise, students practice identifying slope of a line. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Math.com
Math.com: Algebra: Graphing Linear Equations
The lesson investigates how to graph linear equations. The tutorial includes definitions, examples, and a worksheet.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: An Exploration Into Finding Slopes of Inclines
Students will work in small groups to analyze a topographical map of the Fiery Gizzard hiking trail on the Cumberland Plateau in southeastern Tennessee. They will use the map key to determine distance traveled and elevation gained to...
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Introduction to Slope for Middle Years Mathematics
This collection of five middle school math lessons covers the topic of plane geometry, specifically the concept of slope. The first lesson plan introduces students to plotting points on a Cartesian grid using a Geoboard. Lesson two moves...
Purple Math
Purplemath: Straight Line Equations: Slope Intercept Form
Slope-intercept form of a line is shown in formulas and examples with this Purplemath lesson. There are examples of slope-intercept with the slope and a point and with two points. Includes interactive widgets for exploring concepts.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Linear Equation Test
This interactive site checks students' understanding of slope and intercept. Seven question require students to determine slope and intercept of a line from the graph. The site is a test that can be scored on-line.
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 learn how to use various forms of linear equations to solve problems. Students watch a video tutorial, explore guided notes and attempt...
Math Planet
Math Planet: Algebra 1: Writing Linear Equations Using the Slope Intercept Form
Explains what the slope-intercept form is and how to find the equation of a line given two points on it. Includes modeled video lesson. [3:32]
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Determining the Equation of a Line
Write the equations of lines in point-slope form and in slope-intercept form and graph linear equations.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Thinking About Slopes: Part B
Control the slope of lines passing through the origin (0, 0). Keep track of what changes when the slope becomes positive or negative, and when slope is larger or smaller than 1.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Writing a Linear Equation From a Parallel Line and Point: Lesson 1
This lesson presents how to write an equation of a line that passes through a given point and is parallel to a given line. It is 1 of 5 in the series titled "Writing a Linear Equation from a Parallel Line and Point."
Cool Math
Coolmath: Finding the Slope of a Line From the Equation
Use this tutorial to find the slope of a line from the equation.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Pyramid Slope
Students use their knowledge of linear equations to match a line to the edge of a pyramid image.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 2 Lines and Slope
Use Glencoe's Math Course 2 randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of lines and slope. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click the "Check...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Math: Linear Equations: Slope Forms
Explore the slope-intercept and point-slope forms of linear equations and how to graph them on this webpage.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Graphs of Linear Functions
A brief overview of three methods used to graph lines is presented through examples. Slope-intercept, point-slope, and intercept form are demonstrated step-by-step along with a review of the formula for finding the slope of a line.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Slope Intercept Form
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn to identify the slope and y-intercept of a linear equation.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Investigating Equations of Lines
In this activity, students explore the equations of lines written in the form: y = mx + b. They move points defining the lines, and view the related changes in the parameters of the equations.