Line up to learn about lines! Scholars discover how to express patterns as linear functions. The workbook then covers how to graph and write linear equations in slope-intercept form, as well as how to write equations of parallel and perpendicular lines.

Concepts

linear functions, slope, slope-intercept form, parallel lines, perpendicular lines

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• If possible, use tiles to create the patterns in the class activities

Classroom Considerations

• Learners should have knowledge of slope covered in the previous chapter
• One of the activities uses the CBR ranger program for a graphing calculator

Pros

• Teacher resource includes teaching tips to help make the lesson easier to present
• Resource includes answer key for all student worksheets

Cons

• Mostly low-level skill practice questions

Common Core

8.F.A.2 8.F.A.3 8.F.B.4