Algebra: Slope and Y-Intercept Intuition

Here is an introductory lesson to get a sense of the slope of a line, whether positive or negative, and the meaning of the y-intercept. Several examples of changes in slope are shown on a graph and the instructor relates it to how the equation changes to get that line.

Concepts

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rate of change, graphing linear equations, graphing, y-intercepts, intercepts

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Additional Tags

slope=m, rise/run, graph linear equations, rate of change, math

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Resource Details

Grade

6th - 9th

Subjects

Math

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Resource Type

Instructional Videos

Media Length

8:35

Audiences

For Teacher Use

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Instructional Strategy

Flipped Classroom

Accessibility

Closed Captions

Usage Permissions

Creative Commons

BY-NC-SA: 3.0