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Lesson Plan
American Statistical Association

What Fits?

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
The bounce of a golf ball changes the result in golf, mini golf—and a great math activity. Scholars graph the height of golf ball bounces before finding a line of best fit. They analyze their own data and the results of others to better...
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Handout
Charleston School District

Exploring Linear Functions

For Students 8th Standards
What does a graph or equation say about a situation? Lots! The lesson uses the concepts explored in the previous four lessons in the series and applies them to problem solving situations. Learners create an equation from problems posed...
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Graphs of Linear Systems: Star Lines

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
Let the class stars shine. Using four given linear equations, scholars create a graph of a star. The pupils use the interactive to graph the linear systems and determine the points of intersection. Through the activity, classmates...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Straight Line Graphs

For Students 8th - 9th
In this math instructional activity, students plot lines on a graph paper when given the equation for the line in slope-intercept form. They tell the values of the slope and the y-intercept. Students find the x and y intercepts and plot...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Heart Rate Monitoring

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Algebra learners like this resource because it is easy to understand and it relates to their lives. Whether you are starting a new workout routine, or just climbing the stairs, your heart rate increases and decreases throughout the day....
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Slope Y-intercept Quiz

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students identify the slopes and y intercept of a line. They complete the quiz,by graphing and identify linear equations. There are 6 questions with an answer key.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Slopes and Lines

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Pupils identify the slopes of a line. In this algebra lesson plan, students calculate the slope and intercept of a line. They graph their lines using a TI calculator.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Am I Straight

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Identify the slope of a linear equation in this algebra lesson. Middle schoolers graph linear equations using slopes and intercepts. They identify the slope as being positive, negative, no slope, or undefined.
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Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Transformationally Speaking

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Young mathematicians explore transformations of graphs by graphing sets of functions on the same pair of axes. They use their graphs to determine the effect that the values of a and b in y = ax + b have on the graph of y = x.
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Unit Plan
Mathematics Vision Project

Module 1: Getting Ready Module

For Teachers 6th - 10th Standards
This fabulous resource is a must-have for any algebra teacher's arsenal of lessons. Developing the idea of equations and use of variables from basic physical scenarios, learners gain valuable intuition in the structure and meaning of...
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Graphs in the Coordinate Plane: Functions on a Cartesian Plane

For Students 6th - 8th
Connect the dots to graph a linear function. Young mathematicians use an interactive to first plot provided points on a coordinate plane. They connect these points with a line and then answer questions about the slope and y-intercept of...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Graphing Lines

For Students 8th - 10th
In this graphing lines learning exercise, students graph lines that are in the point-slope form.  They identify the y-intercept and the slope.  They graph the equation of a line on a coordinate plane.  This four-page learning exercise...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Algebra 1, Unit 7, Lesson 8: Practice Finding the Equation of a Line

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students solve systems of linear equations by graphing. The introduction of the lesson asks students to work in pairs or small groups to graph a line when given two points. Students graph 14 equations on the same coordinate grid to...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Linear Equations

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
Pre-algebra pupils examine the rate of change and how we can interpret it as a linear function. They are introduced to slope-intercept equations and graphs. Plenty of instruction is provided along with example problems. Note that even...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving Systems of Equations by graphing for Algebra One

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students watch the teacher demonstrate on an overhead projector how to graph various equations before the students try them on their own. They start with pencil and paper; once they grasp the concept they move on to punching in the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cups & Chips - Solving Linear Equations Using Manipulatives

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Algebra students use manipulatives to solve linear equations. They use manipulatives, symbolic methods, and substitution to demonstrate each algebraic solution.
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eBook
Ed Migliore

Linear Equations in Two Variables

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
This traditional textbook style unit includes vocabulary, a direct explanation section, examples, practice problems that directly line up with the explanations and examples, and a unit summary review and practice problems. Learners get...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Discovering the Linear Relationship between Celsius and Fahrenheit

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover the linear relationship between degrees Farenheit and degrees Celsius. They manually compute the slope and y-intercept of the line passing through points. They convert Celsius to Fahrenheit degrees.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Writing and Graphing Linear Equations on a Flat Surface

For Students 8th - 10th
In this linear equations worksheet, students write the equation of a line with given characteristics. They identify the slope of a line and the y-intercept. Explanations and examples are provided at the beginning of the worksheet. This...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introduction to Slope

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students distinguish between positive and negative slope. They calculate the slope of various lines. Students identify and generate perpendicular and parallel lines base on their slope.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Equations of Lines

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
The intent of this resource is to show algebra learners that there is a proportional relationship between two lines that have an intersecting point. As the coordinate x increases by a constant, the y coordinate also increases.  It will...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Graphing Linear Equations

For Students 8th - 12th
In this linear equations worksheet, students graph 2 linear equations using x- and y- intercepts. Students then graph 2 additional equations using the slope and y-intercept method.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cartesian Coordinate System

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars explore the Cartesian coordinate plane and plot points on the graph. They interpret coordinates for a point from the graph and give the ratio of rise over run for slope.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Nine Exercises Matching Lines To Their Equations

For Students 6th - 8th
For this math worksheet, students match the line of the graph with the corresponding equation. The goal is to practice finding the slope for each.

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