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Finding the Slope of a Line from a Graph - Concept

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Explain how to find the slope of a graph of a line with a video that points out how no matter what two points are used on a graph of a line, the slope is the same. A few examples reiterate how to find the slope of vertical and horizontal lines, which helps tie everything together for the viewers.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
slope, rate of change, ratios, negative slope, linear equations, steepness, horizontal line, vertical lines
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Additional Tags
math
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use the video to introduce the lesson on determining slope from a graph
  • Have classmates create lines that have a particular slope
Classroom Considerations
  • Some pupils may have difficulties simplifying the fractions
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Pros
  • Emphasizes determining the sign of the slope to confirm the calculations
  • Introduces using a slope triangle to count the slope
Cons
  • None
Common Core
8.EE.B.6 HSF-IF.B.6 MP5 MP6