Illuminate the importance of slope with a video that provides an example of a real-world context involving slope and rate of change. Viewers see how to apply the slope formula to determine the increase in cost per solar panel.

Concepts

slope, rate of change, slope formula, cost

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the resource as part of an intervention strategy
  

Classroom Considerations

• Pupils must have experience with the slope formula
• Knowledge of substitution is a must
  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Use of different colors helps differentiate between the two points
  
• Clear, concise explanations clarify the concept
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

8.F.B.4