Virginia Department of Education
Determining Direct Variation
Once learners realize what direct variation is, they see it's just a type of linear function. The lesson poses a general question that leads to the creation of the y = kx formula. The resource includes discussion prompts and ideas for...
CPM
Direct, Joint, and Inverse Variation
Here is a quick guide to direct, joint, and inverse variation used in realistic situations. Each topic has a page of notes and examples followed by practice problems. The resource explains each type of variation and provides their...
Curated OER
Graphs of Direct Variation
Young scholars identify graphs for direct variation. In this algebra worksheet, students analyze graphs to determine their direct variation. They also determine whether the graphs are functions or not.
Curated OER
Graphs and Direct Variation
Students solve problems with direct variation. In this algebra lesson, students analyze graphs to figure out the direct variation of a line. They observe the slopes based the steepness of the lines.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Investigating School Safety and Slope
Learners investigate the slope of various stairways through a "news report" approach and employ mathematical knowledge of applied slope to report on wheelchair accessibility and adherence to Americans with Disabilities Act. They...
Flipped Math
Calculus AB/BC - Unit 7 Review: Differential Equations
Differentiate everyone's knowledge. Pupils work through nine review questions to highlight key concepts from Unit 7. Items range from finding slope fields and reasoning with them to finding general and particular solutions of...
Virginia Department of Education
Linear Modeling
An inquiry-based algebra instructional activity explores real-world applications of linear functions. Scholars investigate four different situations that can be modeled by linear functions, identifying the rate of change, as well as the...
Teach Engineering
Forms of Linear Equations
Linear equations are all about form. The fifth part in a unit of nine works with the different equivalent forms of linear equations. Class members become familiar with each form by identifying key aspects, graphing, and converting from...
Curated OER
Inverse Variation
In this algebra instructional activity, students find the inverse of an equations. They graph their solutions and analyze it. There are 8 questions.
Curated OER
Calculus Games
In this calculus learning exercise, students rewrite a word problem using algebraic symbols and calculate the derivative of a function to find the correct solution. There are 20 matching questions with an answer key.
University of North Texas
Math Exam 1 Review
Perfect as a review guide, this activity provides a range of questions focusing on functions. Topics include composing functions, transformations, domains, and polynomials. Also included are corresponding worksheets focusing on other...
NOAA
Currents
A deep ocean current circles the globe at a force that is greater than 16 times all the world's rivers combined. Groups analyze the effects of submarine topography on deep ocean current speed. They then determine how this speed affects...
Curated OER
Technology - Chaos Theory Lab
Ninth graders gain an understanding of Chaos Theory that exists in one's everyday environment.
Curated OER
Micro-Climate
Atmosphere aces investigate the microclimates that exist within a larger area. They use a thermometer to record the varying temperatures and identify the microclimates on a map that they have drawn. This exercise helps them to understand...
Curated OER
Arctic Microclimates
Students identify, measure, and average micro-climatic temperatures in a particular region. They draw a small-scale map of an area to be sampled (classroom, playground, park, backyard) and identify potential locations for...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Slope Intercept Form and Direct Variation: Lesson 2
This lesson relates slope-intercept form to slope and direct variations. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Slope-Intercept form and Direct Variation."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Slope Intercept Form and Direct Variation: Lesson 4
This lesson relates slope-intercept form to slope and direct variations. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Slope-Intercept form and Direct Variation."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Slope Intercept Form and Direct Variations
This lesson relates slope-intercept form to slope and direct variations.
Free Math Help
Free Math Help: Direct Variation
The discussion examines direct variation. Students learn about the math concept through definitions and sample exercises.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Forms of Linear Equations
Learners learn about four forms of equations: direct variation, slope-intercept form, standard form and point-slope form. They graph and complete problem sets for each, converting from one form of equation to another, and learning the...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Linear Functions Using the Cbl 2
Students will generate data on the CBL 2 to represent a linear function. They will investigate the slope of a direct variation. Then they will use different starting points to represent y intercept.