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EngageNY

Criterion for Perpendicularity

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
The Pythagorean Theorem is a geometry pupil's best friend! Learners explain the equation a1b1 + a2b2 = 0 for perpendicular segments using the Pythagorean Theorem. They are able to identify perpendicular segments using their...
Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Average Rate of Change

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Learners investigate average rates of change for linear functions and connect the concept to slope. They then determine average rates of change in quadratic and exponential functions.
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Teach Engineering

Spring Away!

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
The last segment of the nine-part unit makes a connection between springs and linear equations. Groups hang weights from the spring and measure its length. Then, using the data collected, they calculate the slope to find the k-value...
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EngageNY

Constant Rates Revisited

For Teachers 8th Standards
Find the faster rate. The resource tasks the class to compare proportional relationships represented in different ways. Pupils find the slope of the proportional relationships to determine the constant rates. They then analyze the...
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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Average Rate of Change

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The concept of slope gets an approachable, yet theoretical, treatment in a comprehensive algebra lesson plan. The use of functional notation and problem-solving techniques keep the material rigorous, but detailed teaching notes and lots...
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Center for Math and Science Education

Slump Model

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Although it appears that this cut-out paper model makes a welcome activity, it is challenging to construct. It displays a square area of a town on a plateau undergoing slump or slope movement. While it is an outstanding model, the time...
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Curated OER

Slope, slope-Intercept Form and Standard Form

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate and solve linear equations using slopes. In this algebra lesson, students graph lines using the slope and y intercept. They also find the slope by rewriting their equation in to slope-intercept form from standard form.
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Curated OER

Slopes of Lines

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners examine a graph and relate it to the real world situation it depicts. They investigate changes in an equation and the appearance of a line. They investigate the connection between the graph of a situation and the meaning of the...
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Curated OER

Slopes, Slope-Intercept Form, Standard Form

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars identify the slope of an equation using various methods. In this algebra lesson, students graph linear equations and calculate the slopes using the x and y intercept to solve the equations and graph the lines. They use the...
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Curated OER

Slope of Line

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students calculate the slope of a line. They graph a linear equation given the slope and y-intercept and identify the slope and y-intercept given a linear graph. There are 15 questions.
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Curated OER

Slope Fields

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders define and sketch slope fields. For this calculus lesson, 12th graders investigate solving differential equations through slope field graphs and algebraic equations. They use slope fields to check their work for the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Graphing Lines

For Students 8th - 10th
In this graphing lines activity, students graph lines that are in the point-slope form.  They identify the y-intercept and the slope.  They graph the equation of a line on a coordinate plane.  This four-page activity...
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Curated OER

Keep it Bottled Up: Linear Rates of Pressure Increase

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils explore linear functions in this lesson when they collect and analyze data as a chemical reaction proceeds. Learners record pressure versus time data and model the data as a linear function. They also examine the concept of slope...
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Curated OER

Investigating Equations of Lines

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers investigate linear equations as they use technology (Cabri, Jr.) to explore the equations of lines in slope-intercept form. The technology allows learners to manipulate the line and observe the changes in the parameters of...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Linear Functions

For Students 9th - 11th
In this linear function worksheet, students examine graphs and determine the slope, the y-intercept and the equation of a line. They identify parallel and perpendicular lines. This two-page worksheet contains 3 multi-step problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Analytic Geometry

For Students 9th
In this analytic geometry activity, 9th graders graph and solve 13 different types of problems that include determining whether equations are linear to matching given equations to their corresponding equation in the second column....
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Curated OER

Flight of Angles of Inclination

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners measure the flight of a gilder. In this fight of angles lesson, students explore the flight of a glider and measure the distance flown. They collect statistical data of the flights and determine the slope of each flight. ...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Equation of a Straight Line Worksheet

For Students 9th - 12th
In this equation of a straight line instructional activity, high schoolers find the equation of 4 lines in slope intercept form.  Students produce the linear equation of a line given its' graph.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mine Shaft Grade 8 Slope

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate slopes using real life scenario. For this algebra lesson, 8th graders model and interpret real life data. They plot their data in a coordinate plane and discuss the results with the class.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Slope

For Students 7th - 8th
In this slope worksheet, students solve and complete 3 different types of problems. First, they find the slopes of the lines passing through each sets of coordinate pairs. Then, students find the parameter so that the line passing...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sloping and Intersecting a Linear Function

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine and discuss typical linear equations, and the difference between a linear and nonlinear equation. They observe examples of linear equations and complete a worksheet.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Average Velocity, Instantaneous Velocity, and Slope

For Students Higher Ed
In this velocity activity, students determine the average velocity for given situations. They graph the distance traveled, and compute velocity at time intervals. This two-page activity contains eleven problems.
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Curated OER

Rocketsmania And Slope

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students use a professional basketball team's data and graph it on a coordinate plane. They draw a line of regression and finding its equation. They access a website containing statistics for the Houston Rockets basketball team to solve...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Slope Calculation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers practice calculating the slope of a line. They explain how the formula is derived and identify properties that are associated with positive, negative and undefined slopes. They complete an online activity as well.

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