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What is an Antiderivative? Slope Fields
Learners take the derivative of a function. In this calculus instructional activity, students define slope fields and what they are used for. They relate slope fields to the real world.
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Leveled Problem Solving: Slope
In this problem solving worksheet, 7th graders focus on slope. Students solve 6 problems using the given coordinates for each.
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Slope of a Line
In this slope of a line worksheet, students solve ten problems determining the slope of points and an equation. First, they find the slope of the line containing the two points given in the first five problems. Then, students graph the...
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Find the Slope-intercept Equation Given a Pair of Points
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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Cross Section and Slope
Students draw cross sections of given contour maps. In this math instructional activity, students interpret the different symbols used in the map. They determine slope and steepness through direct measurement.
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A slope or not a slope? That is the question.
Eighth graders investigate concepts related to Cartesian Coordinates. They use a creative game at the beginning of the lesson to identify quadrants by passing candy to one another. The rest of the lesson is using vocabulary and problem...
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Slope of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
In this parallel and perpendicular lines worksheet, students determine the slope of a line. They calculate the slope of a line parallel and perpendicular to a given line. This two-page worksheet...
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Average Velocity, Instantaneous Velocity, and Slope
In this velocity worksheet, students determine the average velocity for given situations. They graph the distance traveled, and compute velocity at time intervals. This two-page worksheet contains eleven problems.
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Writing Equations in Slope-Intercept Form
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...
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Other Equations of Lines
In this algebra worksheet, young scholars 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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The Luxor - Pyramids, Surface Area & Volume
Students investigate the surface area and volume of the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas. They calculate the slant height, lateral edge, and diagonal length of the base. Using this information, students explore other areas of the hotel, such as...
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Lines, Lines, Everywhere
Pupils explore linear equation suing real life scenarios. In this algebra lesson, 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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Introduction to Graphing
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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Modeling Linear Relationships
Students graph lines using the slope and y-intercept. In this algebra lesson, students create data using tables and equations. They use their data to make predictions and draw conclusion.
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Data
Students collect data from an experiment they perform. In this data lesson, students use multiple representations to solve practical problems; describe advantages and disadvantages of the use of each representation. Then, they evaluate...
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Picturing Lines
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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Instantaneous Rates of Change
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...
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Calculus AB/BC - Sketching Graphs of Functions and Their Derivatives
Find deeper meaning in graphs. Pupils use the knowledge gained from the previous sections in the unit to sketch graphs of a function's derivative. Learners also see how to sketch a graph of a function given the graph of its derivatives....
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Slope of a Line
In this slope of a line worksheet, 9th graders solve and graph 10 different problems that include determining the slope of a line. First, they determine the slope of a line that contains two given points. Then, students determine the...
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Functions and Slopes
In this function instructional activity, 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...
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Worksheet 6: Derivative & Slope
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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Linear Equations
In this linear equations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 18 different problems that include using standard and point-slope form. First, they write the equations listed in the first portion in standard form. Then, students give...
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Slope & Rate of Change
This short handout addresses the concept of slope in two different ways: geometrically and analytically. Start with a brief description of slope, then use graphical representations to compare positive vs. negative slope and zero vs....
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Linear Equations
In this linear equations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 14 different problems that include writing linear equations in different forms. First, they write the standard form of an equation of a line that passes through the given...