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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Cabri Jr. The Equation of a L Ine

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity uses Cabri Jr. to graph a line and show the equation of the line. The equations for oblique, horizontal and vertical lines are explored with emphasis on slope and y-intercept.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Parallel Horses

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Using the activity center and the Navigator software, the students will review ordered pairs, and the equations for horizontal, parallel, and perpendicular lines.
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Other

Linear Functions, Slope and Regressions

For Students 9th - 10th
Find activities here for linear functions, slopes and regression lines. Use them for classroom work or individual assignments.
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Find Slope and Rate of Change

For Students 9th - 10th
This learning tutorial demonstrates how to find the slope of a line and the rate of change for a table. The lesson includes several PowerPoint presentations about slope and even provides practice problems for students to test their...
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Equation of a Line Parallel to an Axis

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Dr. Math gives a short discussion on how to find the equation of a line parallel to an axis (, parallel or horizontal.)
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Horizontal and Vertical Asymptotes

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Dr. Math answers 'why would a line cross a horizontal asymptote?'.
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Web Math: Using a Number Line

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This WebMath site provides an interactive number line "solver." Content includes helpful hint and a full explanation of the mathematical solution.
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Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University

Npac Reu Program: General Linear Equation

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site by the Northeast Parallel Architecture Center, Syracuse University, shows the different forms of linear equations for a line.
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Finding the Slope When Given Two Points

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
When given two ordered pairs, find the slope of a line. Includes video.
Handout
Quia

Ixl Learning: Slope

For Students 9th - 10th
Brush up on your math skills relating to slope then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
Interactive
Visual Fractions

Visual Fractions: Fraction Division With Lines

For Students 4th - 7th Standards
Once the dividend is correctly identified, a rectangle representing the divisor will appear. The divisor is the horizontal distance of the blue arrow. The program will not continue unless the dividend or the divisor are correctly...
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
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Other

Relationships: Dynamics

For Students 9th - 10th
The dynamics of shape in art and the relationship of shape with the other elements of art. The effects of angles and lines on perception.
PPT
Other

Harold Olejarz: Interactive Horizon Line

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting interactive slide show about perspective, including the horizon line and vanishing points.
Graphic
Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Parallel Lines Cafe Wall Illusion

For Students 9th - 10th
This famous optical illusion makes the parallel horizontal lines appear to be bent when in fact they are straight. It was originally noticed amongst the tiles of a cafe wall and can now be seen in architecture such as on a large building...
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: When Is a Slope 0 or Undefined?

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
At this site Dr. Math gives a discussion on the slopes of lines. The Dr. gives an analogy between the slope of a line and walking up and down hills. The Dr. explores the concept of undefined and zero slopes through his response to a...
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Other

Art Education: Drawing in One Point Perspective

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A fascinating interactive site showing how to use lines in on-point perspective drawings.
Handout
Quia

Ixl Learning: Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Brush up on your math skills relating to linear equations then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
Handout
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Algebra 2: Definition of Inverse Function

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An introductory look at the definition of an inverse function, the notation used for inverse functions, and tests used to determine whether a function will have an inverse. Several examples are provided for the student to scroll through...
Handout
ArtLex

Art Lex: Horizon Line

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down to find a definition of horizontal with hyperlinks to other definitions on the site.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Distance Between Points: Vertical or Horizontal

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
Practice finding the distance between two points on the coordinate plane that share the same x- or y-coordinate. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Graphing Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A simple tutorial that will show you how to graph linear equations and functions after finding the x- and y-intercepts. Provides definitions, steps for sketching a graph, and several examples of linear equations and their graphs....
Handout
Washington State University

Washington State University: Graphing Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site explains what a linear equation is, general forms of linear equations, how to graph a line using the method of plotting points. The site also details how to find points on the line given the equation, information about the...
Website
Great Idea Finder

The Great Idea Finder: Television

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an introduction to the ideas behind the invention of television. The site includes a good selection of links to more information and a bibliography.

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