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Nearpod: Pairs of Linear Equations
In this lesson, 8th graders will learn how to solve systems of equations by graphing, substitution, and elimination.
Other
Nearpod: Graphing Linear Equations in Standard Form
In this instructional activity on a standard form, students explore how to identify and graph a linear equation in standard form.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Focusing on Graphs
For this lesson, young scholars will solve systems of linear equations by graphing. Systems of linear equations are two or more linear equations together.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Solve Linear Systems by Graphing, Substitution, Elimination
Students will solve systems of linear equations by a variety of methods: graphing, substitution, and elimination. The questions are multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Pattern of Graphing Linear Equations
The students will extend the knowledge of algebraic expressions from geometric representations and ultimately graph linear equations with understanding. The students will also develop a better understanding of algebraic expressions by...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Forms of Linear Equations
Learners learn about four forms of equations: direct variation, slope-intercept form, standard form and point-slope form. They graph and complete problem sets for each, converting from one form of equation to another, and learning the...
Khan Academy
Khan: Lsn 8: Interpreting Relationships in Scatterplots/graphs/tables/equations
This instructional activity focuses on Interpreting and analyzing linear, quadratic, and exponential models and graphs. Students will use best fit lines to interpret contexts, distinguish whether contexts are linear or exponential...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.ee Equations of Lines
In this task, 8th graders are presented with two intersecting line graphs and their linear equations. No values are shown on the axes. They are asked to interpret the constants in the equations in terms of their graphs, and make some...
University of South Florida
Fcat: Exploring Linear Equations: Teacher Notes
This lesson plan guides students through the use of a graphing calculator to explore the slope and y-intercept of a line.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.ee Proportional Relationships, Lines, and Equations
In this task, 8th graders are shown the graphs of two lines with the same slope. They are given the equation for the first line and the coordinates of a point on the second and are asked to find the equation for the second line. Aligns...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Graphing Is Great!
Learners will explore graphing individually and in groups. They will also use an interactive activity to discuss slope and intercepts. To assess the instructional activity, students will use the floor tiles in the classroom as a large...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Finding the Slope of a Line
This lesson will use a slide presentation to facilitate teaching students how to find the slope of a line when given the graph of the line or two points. Students will interact with the presentation in two ways: first, by taking notes...
Other
Nearpod: Systems of Equations & Solutions
In this lesson on systems of equations, 8th graders will learn how to solve systems by graphing and examine graphs to determine if a system has one solution, infinite solutions, or no solution.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: A ced.a.2 and a ced.a.3: How Much Folate?
This task is designed to be used as an introduction to writing and graphing linear inequalities. Aligns with A-CED.A.2 and A-CED.A.3.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Linear Functions
In this problem, students are presented with the equations of two linear functions and their intersecting graphs. They are asked to label the graphs and compute values for several points on the graphs. Aligns with F-LE.A.1.b.
University of South Florida
Florida Center for Instructional Tech: Walking the Plank
Students use weight to collect data and investigate the linear relationship. This activity uses a graphing calculator.
University of South Florida
Fcat: Spaghetti Bridges: Teacher Notes
Students build bridges and test their strength to collect data and write an equation. The concept of slope is explored in this activity.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Systems of Equations: What Method Do You Prefer?
The purpose of this instructional activity is to help students apply math concepts of solving systems of equations to real life situations. The students will use the three methods of graphing, substitution, and elimination to solve the...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Applications of Linear Functions
This lesson culminates the unit with the Go Public phase of the legacy cycle. In the associated activities, learners use linear models to depict Hooke's law as well as Ohm's law. To conclude the lesson, students apply they've learned...
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Linear Graphs
Students gain the knowledge of how to plot and recognize first degree equations on a graph. The lesson plan has an overview, materials, procedures, and evaluation techniques.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Linear Graphs
Students gain the knowledge of how to plot and recognize first degree equations on a graph. The lesson has an overview, materials, procedures, and evaluation techniques.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.ee Kimi and Jordan
This task looks at the job earnings plus weekly allowances of two people, all of which is saved. Students are asked complete tables showing their savings, write equations, draw their graphs, and compare the amounts they save each week....
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Sports and Math: Will Women Athletes Ever Catch and Surpass
Explore, explain and make conclusions based on graphs of scatter plots of the Olympic records for men and women in the same event over the same years. Plot x- and y-values, and create linear equations from the data.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Introduction to Slope for Middle Years Mathematics
This collection of five middle school math lessons covers the topic of plane geometry, specifically the concept of slope. The first lesson introduces students to plotting points on a Cartesian grid using a Geoboard. Lesson two moves them...