Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.ee Two Lines
This task presents students with two line graphs. They are asked to find the linear equations and to identify points unique to each graph. Aligns with 8.EE.C.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.ee Cell Phone Plans
In this task, 8th graders examine the fee structures and features of three cell phone plans to highlight the advantages of each. They will need to write linear equations and draw graphs for each. They then choose the best plan for a...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: A rei.c.7 & a rei.d.10: A Linear and Quadratic System
The purpose of this task is to give students the opportunity to make connections between equations and the geometry of the graphs. Aligns with A-REI.C.7and A-REI.D.10.
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Nearpod: Slope Intercept Form
In this lesson on slope-intercept form, students will learn how to write and graph a linear function using the slope-intercept form by learning about the y-intercept and slope.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: A rei.c.6: Estimating a Solution via Graphs
The purpose of this task is to give students an opportunity use quantitative and graphical reasoning to detect an error in a solution. Aligns with A-REI.C.6.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Human Slope
Students will participate in this discovery activity intended for them to uncover the role each variable plays in the graph of a line in the form y = mx + b. Students will actually demonstrate lines in slope intercept form on a life size...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: A Piece of Pi
This lesson uses graphing to help students understand that pi is a constant and is the slope of the line graphed on a circumference vs. diameter graph.This lesson plan was created as a result of the Girls Engaged in Math and Science...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Systems on a Mission
After solving one system of equations by the methods of graphing, elimination using addition or subtraction, elimination using multiplication, and substitution, students will be given four systems to be solved by one of each of the four...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: A Rei the Circle and the Line
Students are required to solve a system of equations in this task which will demonstrate their understanding of the correspondence between intersection points of the two graphs and solutions of the system. Aligns with A-REI.C.7.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Functions and the Vertical Line Test
This lesson plan outlines an activity that allows learners to explore the vertical line test for functions.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Battleships
This lesson is designed to review and reinforce three methods (graphing, substitution and elimination) of solving systems of linear equations. The students will work together and independently to find the solutions to systems of...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Lsn 13: Systems of Equations, Algebraic and Graphical Representations
Lesson 3 of 4 for Passport to Advanced Math. Learners will solve systems of equations in two variables in which one equation is linear and the other equation is quadratic or another nonlinear equation; relate properties of the function f...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.f Chicken and Steak, Variation 2
This task has students write an equation to calculate the amount of chicken and steak that can be purchased while staying within a given budget. Students then graph the function and analyze it, discussing the dependent relationship...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: A rei.c.6: Accurately Weighing Pennies Ii
This illustrated math lesson shows how important levels of accuracy in measurement are. The answer can be different since a scale only accurately weighs to the nearest tenth of a gram instead of to the nearest hundredth of a gram. Aligns...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: The Intersection of Two Lines
The purpose of this task is to introduce students to systems of equations. It takes skills and concepts that students know up to this point, such as writing the equation of a given line, and uses it to introduce the idea that the...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Math Is Functional
This lesson is a technology-based activity in which students extend graphing of linear functions to the use of spreadsheet software. After students have become proficient in constructing a table of values, students are able to...
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Lines, Rays, Line Segments, & Planes
This robust lesson plan for upper elementary and middle school grades introduces the concepts for lines, rays, line segments, and planes. Resources are linked to it and ready for your use.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: A Rei Solution Sets
For this task, students are shown the graphs of two equations, with areas bounded by their lines and intersections shaded in different colors. They are asked to write a system of equations or inequalities for each shaded area and explain...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Taxi!
In this task, students explore the linear relationship between distance traveled and taxi fare cost. Aligns with A-REI.D.10 and F-LE.B.5.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ee Chocolate Bar Sales
n this task students use different representations to analyze the relationship between two quantities and to solve a real world problem. The situation presented provides a good opportunity to make connections between the information...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.ee Fixing the Furnace
In this task, 8th graders examine the fee structures for three furnace-repair companies to determine which one offers the best deal. They need to support their reasoning with equations, tables, and/or graphs. Aligns with 8.EE.C.8.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.ee Stuffing Envelopes
Eighth graders are asked to compare the income earned from two summer jobs stuffing envelopes. They are to draw graphs, write equations, and interpret the graphs. This task provides students with an opportunity to take the step from unit...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.f High School Graduation
This is an interesting problem that presents a list of high school students who are graduating. Given the information on the pamphlet, 8th graders are asked to determine how long the speeches were and an equation that will help parents...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Bloodstain Pattern Doesn't Lie
Students will formulate a hypothesis about the relationship (linear, direct, indirect, etc.) between the distance a drop of blood falls and the diameter of the splatter it makes. To test their hypothesis, the students will work...