West Contra Costa Unified School District
Shifting Linear Equations in Function Notation
Time for a shift in thinking! Learners examine translations of linear functions. They use function notation to describe the translation and make connections to the graph.
Illustrative Mathematics
Paying the Rent
Learning how a bank account works is a useful tool. The exercise in the resource is to deduct rent from a checking account and create an equation from a description. Participants then graph the balance of the bank account versus months...
Inside Mathematics
Vencent's Graphs
I like algebra, but graphing is where I draw the line! Worksheet includes three multiple-part questions on interpreting and drawing line graphs. It focuses on the abstract where neither axis has numbers written in, though both are...
Concord Consortium
Parameters and Clusters II
Let's give parameters a second try. Scholars take a second look at a system of linear equations that involve a parameter. Using their knowledge of solutions of systems of linear equations, learners describe the solution to the system as...
Illustrative Mathematics
Find the Change
This exercise is an opportunity for algebra learners to understand the connection between the slope of a line and points found on the line. Use similar triangles to explain why slope m is the same between any two points. Discuss with the...
EngageNY
Solution Sets for Equations and Inequalities
How many ways can you represent solutions to an equation? Guide your class through the process of solving equations and representing solutions. Solutions are described in words, as a solution set, and graphed on a number line....
EngageNY
Modeling Relationships with a Line
What linear equation will fit this data, and how close is it? Through discussion and partner work, young mathematicians learn the procedure to determine a regression line in order to make predictions from the data.
EngageNY
Lines That Pass Through Regions
Good things happen when algebra and geometry get together! Continue the exploration of coordinate geometry in the third instructional activity in the series. Pupils explore linear equations and describe the points of intersection with a...
Georgetown University
Cup-Activity: Writing Equations From Data
Determine how cup stacking relates to linear equations. Pupils stack cups and record the heights. Using the data collected, learners develop a linear equation that models the height. The scholars then interpret the slope and the...
EngageNY
The Computation of the Slope of a Non-Vertical Line
Determine the slope when the unit rate is difficult to see. The 17th part of a 33-part series presents a situation that calls for a method to calculate the slope for any two points. It provides examples when the slope is hard to...
CK-12 Foundation
Graphs of Linear Model of Direct Variation: On the Moon
You'll be over the moon about this resource. Scholars draw a line representing the weight of an object on the moon based on its mass. Consideration of the constant of proportionality allows them to see relationships between weight of an...
Curated OER
Students Teaching Equations of a Line
Students are divided into groups and then each group is assigned a separate topic related to the equation of a line. Each group researches their topic and then they teach the rest of the groups about it.
Curated OER
Slopes of Lines
In this slopes of lines worksheet, 10th graders solve and graph 10 different problems. First, they determine the slope of each line named in the figure and any line parallel to line b and perpendicular to line d. Then, students graph the...
Curated OER
Basic Algebra and Computers: Spreadsheets, Charts, and Simple Line Graphs
Learners, while in the computer lab, assess how to use Microsoft Excel as a "graphing calculator." They view visual representations of line graphs in a Cartesian plane while incorporating basic skills for using Excel productively.
Curated OER
Finding Equations From Graphs
In this equations from graphs worksheet, 9th graders solve and graph 10 different problems that include determining the actual equation for each. First, they determine the slope and y-intercept for each graph shown on the right. Then,...
Curated OER
Writing Linear Equations
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students examine linear equations to determine the slope and y-intercept and write the equation of the line given the pertinent information. The one page worksheet contains a combination of...
Curated OER
Standard Form of a Linear Equation
For this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students examine the equation of a line in standard form to determine the slope and y-intercept and determine the missing coordinate of an ordered pair. The one page worksheet contains eight...
Curated OER
Slope-Intercept Form of a Line
Students determine how the slope affects the graph of a line. They relate "b" to the "y"-intercept of a line and solve the equation of a line given "m" and "b." They are given scenarios and possible answers to which they explain why or...
Curated OER
Linear Equation Experiments
In this linear equation worksheet, students solve and complete 2 different experiments that include using linear equations. First, they determine the difference between independent and dependent variables. Then, students graph their...
Curated OER
Graphing Functions
In this graphing functions worksheet, students solve and complete 13 different problems that include identifying and graphing various functions. First, they graph each of the functions shown on the graphs provided. Then, students solve...
Curated OER
Chapter 2.4 - Writing Linear Equations
In this slope-intercept instructional activity, students solve 18 problems in which they find the slope-intercept and y-intercept of a graph given an equation, find the equation given a point and the slope-intercept, and find the...
Curated OER
Math A Regents Questions: Points on a Line
In this linear equations worksheet, students solve 3 multiple choice problems. Students determine if a given point lies on a line given an equation of that line.
Curated OER
Writing Linear Equations
In this linear equations worksheet, students observe a graphed line on a coordinate plane. From their observations, they write the slope-intercept form of the equation of the depicted line. This four page worksheet contains eight...
Curated OER
Forces and Graphing
Students analyze graphs to determine relationships between variables and rates of change. They determine the basic concepts about static reaction forces. They determine the slope and equation of a line.