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Lines of Slope
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...
Curated OER
Slope of a Line
For this slope of a line worksheet, students read about line graphs and plotting the slope of a line. They read about the rate of change which is represented by the slope. Students practice finding the slope of lines.
Curated OER
10-7-09 Quiz: Slope and Area
In this slope and area worksheet, students solve 2 short answer multi-step problems. Students determine the length of a wire given dimensions of a rectangle. Students find the slope of a line through a point on a curve.
Virginia Department of Education
Slippery Slope
Explore slope using geometric patterns. Young mathematicians investigate towers built from cubes to develop a linear pattern. They move the data to a coordinate plane to connect the pattern to slopes.
Curated OER
Mathematical Analysis of Temperature Scales
Students use the point-slope formula to determine the relationship between the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales of temperature. They use a graphing calculator to determine the slope of the line between two points in each scale.
Curated OER
The Relationship Between Slope and Perpendicular Lines
In this perpendicular lines worksheet, students explore the relationship between perpendicular lines and slope in eight exercises and two worked examples. The solutions are provided.
PBL Pathways
College Costs
Predict the year that college costs will double in your state using linear modeling. The first part of this two-part project based learning activity asks young mathematicians to use data from the College Board. They graph the data,...
Mathematics Vision Project
Module 7: Connecting Algebra and Geometry
The coordinate plane links key geometry and algebra concepts in this approachable but rigorous unit. The class starts by developing the distance formula from the Pythagorean Theorem, then moves to applications of slope. Activities...
EngageNY
Constant Rates Revisited
Find the faster rate. The resource tasks the class to compare proportional relationships represented in different ways. Pupils find the slope of the proportional relationships to determine the constant rates. They then analyze the...
American Statistical Association
Scatter It! (Predict Billy’s Height)
How do doctors predict a child's future height? Scholars use one case study to determine the height of a child two years into the future. They graph the given data, determine the line of best fit, and use that to estimate the height in...
Balanced Assessment
All Aboard
Pupils must graph the location of a train using the time given a timetable. They analyze the different legs of the trip, graph the return trip, and compare the two graphs. The lesson ends with a discussion of similarities and...
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Derivative – Standard Definition
Making a clear connection to algebra concepts helps learners understand the definition of a derivative. The lesson plan begins with looking at limits of simple linear and rational functions, and leads to the definition of...
Curated OER
Algebra II Test Chapter 3: Slope & Functions
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...
Curated OER
The Slope of a Line
In this slope worksheet, students examine graph and determine the slope of a line. They determine coordinates of a point to make a true statement. Students identify the dependent variable and the independent...
Curated OER
Quotable Slope Puzzle
In this puzzle worksheet, students find the slope of 14 pairs of points. Students use the final 14 answers to help answer a quotable puzzle.
Curated OER
Slope and Equations of Lines
In this equation worksheet, 10th graders identify the slope-intercept equation for a line with a given point. Twenty equations are provided on this two-page worksheet.
Curated OER
Writing Linear Equations in Slope-Intercept Form
In this math worksheet, students are given three lines graphed on a coordinate grid. Students identify the slope, intercepts, and write an equation for each. Students find the intercepts of a linear equation, and graph them. They write...
Curated OER
Interesting Properties of Cubic Functions to Discover Graphically or Numerically
Learners investigate the slope of a cubic function. They find the tangent line of the cubic function at point P, and discuss the relationship between point P and point Q, the point the tangent line intersects the cubic function. ...
Curated OER
A Steep Hike
Students explore slope. In this middle school mathematics lesson, students analyze and interpret graphs as they investigate slope as a rate of change. Students use a motion detector to collect data as they walk at different...
Illustrative Mathematics
Coffee by the Pound
This is a great exercise in graphing proportional quantities to interpret the unit rate as the slope of a graph. It is not easy for learners to understand what a unit rate is. When it is presented as the slope of a linear line graph,...
Curated OER
The Cartesian Plane
Learners solve and complete 22 various types of problems. First, they find the gradients of the lines and plot the given points. Then, they complete the table of values for each equation and use the table to draw the graph.
Curated OER
Find the Slope-intercept Equation Given a Pair of Points
In this graphing learning exercise, student find the slope-intercept equation for six given pairs of points. Solutions are provided on the last page.
Curated OER
Slope of a Line
In this slope of a line worksheet, 9th graders solve and graph 10 different problems that include determining the slope of a line. First, they determine the slope of a line that contains two given points. Then, students determine the...
Ms. Amber Nakamura's Mathematics Website
Algebra Project
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.