Help mathematicians see lines from equations as they learn the patterns in the equations. An instructional video describes the steps to graphing a linear function. All equations begin in slope-intercept form and result in a line with either a positive or negative slope. 

Concepts

graphing linear equations, linear functions, linear graphs, linear equations, slope, y-intercepts

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the provided practice problems for board work as a quick understanding check
• Provide graph paper to individuals to use to take notes as they view the lesson 

Classroom Considerations

• Builds from an understanding of linear patterns

Pros

• Shows examples with positive, negative, and fractional slopes
• Offers two options to use for practicing the concepts presented in the video lesson

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 8.F.A.3 RST.6-8.7 RST.9-10.7