Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Motion Along a Line – Search Robots Again

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
We can mathematically model the path of a robot. Learners use parametric equations to find the location of a robot at a given time. They compare the paths of multiple robots looking for parallel and perpendicular relationships and...
Performance
Radford University

Linear Equations in Real Word Problems

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Make up a story about a linear graph. Scholars identify key features of a linear graph, such as intercepts, domain and range, and slope. They then create a word problem that could be represented by the graphed line.
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Flipped Math

Unit 5 Review: Bivariate Data

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The data says it's a wrap. Pupils work through four review questions with multiple parts dealing with bivariate data. Questions cover creating and interpreting two-way tables and scatter plots with lines of best fit. Scholars finish up...
Activity
US Department of Commerce

Educational Attainment and Marriage Age - Testing a Correlation Coefficient's Significance

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Do women with college degrees get married later? Using a provided scatter plot of the percentage of women who earn bachelor's degrees and the median age at which women first get married over time, pupils conduct a linear regression...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Balloons and Kites

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners examine a line of points through its slope. They plot points using sticky notes of a balloon's movement amd determine the slope of the lines plotted.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Parallel and Perpendicular Lines 2

For Students 8th - 9th
In this parallel and perpendicular lines worksheet, students solve 18 different problems that include determining various parallel and perpendicular lines. First, they determine and write the equation for each description given. Then,...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Worksheet 13: Slope and Concavity

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this function instructional activity, students determine the equation of a line, compute slope and concavity of a graph, and find the maximum volume of three-dimensional figures. This one-page instructional activity contains six...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Slope Calculation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers practice calculating the slope of a line. They explain how the formula is derived and identify properties that are associated with positive, negative and undefined slopes. They complete an online activity as well.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mathematical Analysis of Temperature Scales

For Teachers 6th - 10th
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.
Activity
Ms. Amber Nakamura's Mathematics Website

Algebra Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
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.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Geometry: Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
This basic handout would be good for skills practice or a review of parallel and perpendicular lines. Review the definitions, then practice writing equations of lines that pass through a specific point and are either parallel or...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Writing Equations in Slope-Intercept Form

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
Use this worksheet to write equations in both point-slope form and slope-intercept form. Start by writing equations given one point and the slope and finish by writing equations given two points and a few real-world applications. The...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphing Functions With 2 Points and From a Graph

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students plot points on a coordinate plane. They describe, in words, methods for finding the slope of a line. After given a worksheet, students read instructions, draw a Cartesian plane, plot ordered pairs, and graph lines. Papers are...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebra II Test Sections 2.4

For Students 9th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, students identify the slope of a line, solve algebraic equations with absolute value, and identify the domain and range of given functions.  This three-page worksheet contains 21 problems.
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Curated OER

Quick Graphs of Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Graph equations of lines using the slope-intercept method or by plotting both x and y intercepts. Determine if two lines are parallel or perpendicular by comparing their slopes. This handout includes step-by-step directions and four...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What Do Maps Show?: Lesson 4 How to Read a Topographic Map

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine the use of topographic maps as two dimensional representations that show elevations and slopes with contour lines. They read maps of the Salt Lake City, Utah area and complete the associated worksheets that show map...
Lesson Plan
Mathalicious

Domino Effect

For Teachers 8th - 9th Standards
Carryout the lesson to determine the cost of pizza toppings from a Domino's Pizza® website while creating a linear model. Learners look through real data—and even create their own pizza—to determine the cost of each topping. They...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Identifying slope from Equations

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students find the slope of a line given a linear equation in slope-intercept form. They also find the slope of a line given a linear equation in standard form. Students finally graph the line to show it visually.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Local Linearity and the Microscope Approximation

For Students Higher Ed
In this local linearity worksheet, students identify the slope of a line tangent to the graph at a given point. They use linear approximation to estimate values. Students determine the slope of a secant line at a given point. This...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Lines- Parallel, Perpendicular, or Neither

For Students 8th - 9th
In this slopes activity, students determine if the given twenty slope pair are from lines that are parallel, perpendicular, or neither.  The solutions are provided.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Linear/Planar Geometry - Week 5

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
In this plane geometry worksheet, students combine the basis of plane geometry and linear problems to solve problems. They determine total surface area, the length of a line, and the sum of the edges of a three-dimensional figure. This...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Linear Graphs and Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
In this linear graphs and equations worksheet, learners examine points on a graph and identify coordinates plotted on the point. Students determine the slope of a line and write the equation of a line. This three-page worksheet contains...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

We Love to Graph!

For Teachers 8th - 9th Standards
Students experience graphing points.  For this graphing points lesson, students play an on-line game where they must name 10 coordinate pairs correctly.  Students play a maze game where they maneuver a robot using coordinate...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Worksheet 17: Writing Equations

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this equations worksheet, students graph the curve represented by pairs of parametric equations. They determine the slope of the line tangent to a given graph. Students find the area region lying under the curve. This two-page...