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Find the Slope-intercept Equation Given a Pair of Points

For Students 8th - 10th
In this graphing worksheet, student find the slope-intercept equation for six given pairs of points.  Solutions are provided on the last page.
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The Pythagorean Theorem, the Distance Formula, and Slope

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils explore the concept of the Pythagorean Theorem. In this Pythagorean Theorem instructional activity, students derive the distance formula and slope of a line from the Pythagorean Theorem.
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Find the Equation of a Line

For Students 10th
In this equation of a line worksheet, 10th graders solve ten problems that determine locating the equation of a line. They first determine whether the given lines are perpendicular or parallel. Then students find the equation of the line...
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Algebra 1, Unit 7, Lesson 8: Practice Finding the Equation of a Line

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners 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. Learners graph 14 equations on the same coordinate grid to...
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Worksheet 24 - Derivative

For Teachers Higher Ed
For this derivative worksheet, pupils identify second derivatives and find the directional derivative of a function. They also list the extremes and saddle points of a function. This one-page worksheet contains seven multi-step problems.
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Other Equations of Lines

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this algebra worksheet, students find equations for 4 lines when given their slope and one point on the line. They write two linear equations when given two points on a line. Students analyze the equations of 3 sets of linear...
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Lines, Lines, Everywhere

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore linear equation suing real life scenarios. In this algebra lesson plan, students find the slope and intercept of a line. They create table of values to plot their graph and draw conclusions.
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Linear Modelling of the Life Expectancy of Canadians

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Middle and high schoolers explore the concept of linear modelling.  In this linear modelling lesson, pupils find the line of best fit for life expectancy data of Canadians. They compare life expectancies of men and women, and find...
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Least Squares

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this least squares learning exercise, students solve 6 different problems that include the least squares of numbers. First, they plot 3 points on the axes shown and draw in their best approximating line. Then, students estimate the...
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Is there Treasure in Trash?

For Teachers 7th - 10th
More people, more garbage! Young environmentalists graph population growth against the amount of garbage generated per year and find a linear model that best fits the data. This is an older resource that could benefit from more recent...
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Introduction to Graphing

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this graphing worksheet, students graph linear equations on a coordinate plane. Students identify the slope and y-intercept of each problem, find the midpoint of a line, and the distance between given points. Given an equation,...
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A Sweet Drink

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate reaction rates.  In this seventh or eighth grade mathematics lesson, students collect, record, and analyze data regarding how the temperature of water affects the dissolving time of a sugar cube. Studetns...
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Picturing Lines

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Slopes are everywhere—even in houses! Given a picture of a house, learners find lines with positive, negative, zero, and no slopes. Scholars determine the equation of the lines by calculating the slopes and y-intercepts. Class members...
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Corbett Maths

Instantaneous Rates of Change

For Students 8th - 12th Standards
Here's a great lesson that looks at slope as an instantaneous change. Using an estimated tangent line, the presenter shows the class how to find an approximation for the instantaneous rate of change. Scholars determine the slope of the...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Comparing Equation of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines: Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

For Students 9th - 11th Standards
It seems perpendicular lines have slopes which follow a specific rule. Scholars use an interactive to investigate this rule by moving a pair of lines on a coordinate plane. They find that perpendicular lines have slopes that are opposite...
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Equations of Lines in the Coordinate Plane

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
What, you mean there is algebra in a Geometry class? Pupils review graphing and writing the equations of lines in slope-intercept form. The instruction follows the "I do, we do, you do" framework of a lesson. The instructor first...
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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Correlation

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Determine how close the line is to the scatter plot. Clear video instruction shows how to plot a scatter plot and find the best fit line using the linear regression function on a calculator. Pupils use the information from the calculator...
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Worksheet 6: Derivative & Slope

For Students Higher Ed
In this derivative and slope worksheet, students find the derivative of given equations. They identify the slope of a line tangent to a graph and find the concavity of a graph. This one-page worksheet contains seven multi-step problems.
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Functions and Slopes

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this function worksheet, students find the slope of a line tangent to a given graph, they derive formulas for the area and perimeter of a given right triangle, they graph functions, and compute the derivative of functions. This...
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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...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Slopes and Circles

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
An upper-level treatment of what is often presented as a basic concept (the right angle of an inscribed circle on the diameter), this activity really elevates the mathematical thought of the learner! Expected to develop formulas...
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Write an Equation of a Line Given Slope and a Point

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders are investigating slope of a line. The line is plotted using the slope and points on a line. They also write an equation given the right information. The use of a PowerPoint is part of the presentation.
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Track's Slippery Slope

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers graph data of sports figure running time using x-axis y-axis to find slope of trend line, mathematically find the interpolated and extrapolated values for data points. Using the information they make predictions.

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