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Plot Straight Line Graphs: Part 1 Instructional VideoPlot Straight Line Graphs: Part 1 Instructional Video
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FuseSchool
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Grade
7th - 9th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
4:17
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Direct Instruction
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Video
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Year
2016
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Instructional Video

Plot Straight Line Graphs: Part 1

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Demonstrate how to create an input-output table to graph a linear function with a video lesson that begins with evaluating the function for a set of values and then plotting the results. It includes opportunities for learners to practice as they complete the lesson.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

input/output tables, inputs, coordinate pair, graphing linear equations

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Use as a remediation tool
  • Follow the video with board work as a quick check for understanding

Classroom Considerations

  • Expands on an understanding of the coordinate plane and evaluating expressions
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Provides a link to important background information
  • Demonstrates the algebraic steps as well as the graphs

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 8.F.A.1 RST.9-10.7

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