Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Parabolas
Detailed math tutorial features notes and examples that investigate the process for graphing parabolas.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Operations of Integers
This set of multiple choice questions asks students to find the intercepts and vertices of quadratic functions. Solutions are included.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Introduction to Slope and Intercepts Partner Activity
This partner activity is designed to have pre-Algebra students or Algebra 1 students compare and contrast different screen shots and begin to develop concepts needed to describe slope and intercepts.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Quadratic Intercepts
This set of multiple choice questions asks students to find the intercepts and vertices of quadratic functions. Solutions are included.
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University
Npac Reu Program: Intercepts
The Northeast Parallel Architecture Center at Syracuse University provides a lesson on finding the x-intercepts and y-intercepts of equations.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Intercepts
Learn how to find the x and y intercepts of a linear function, to graph the function using the intercepts, and to graph vertical and horizontal lines. The tutorial offers many examples with clear step-by-step examples.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Weather: Rainfall
Create and use scatterplots based on information from a table, and compare and contrast annual rainfall in various places around the world.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Lio + Lola: Graphing Rational Functions
Graph rational functions using examples and step by step guide.
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University
Npac Reu Program: Graphing With Coordinates in the Plane
This site from the Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University provides a good five-part basic graphing instructor. Covers all the basics clearly. It is divided into links for easier navigation.
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Equation of Ellipse
Learners investigate the ellipse equation. The tutorial examines intercepts, foci, sketching ellipses, major axes,and minor axes. Examples with detailed solutions are included.
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Equation of Hyperbola: Graphing Problems
Learners investigate the hyperbola equation. The tutorial examines intercepts, foci, and sketching hypberbolas. Examples with detailed solutions are included.
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Vertex and Intercepts Parabola Problems
The tutorial explores the vertex and intercepts of parabolas. Some topics discussed are vertex form, vertical axis, intercepts, and graphing. The activity consists of examples with detailed solutions.
Purple Math
Purplemath: X and Y Intercepts
This lesson from Purplemath.com explains how to find x and y intercepts then shows exmples.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 8.ee Find the Change
In this task, 8th graders work with linear functions and learn how to discuss and make calculations with slope and x- and y-intercepts. Aligns with 8.EE.B.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Linear Equations: Points, Intercepts, and Slopes, Oh My!
Learn how to graph lines with two methods: using x- and y-intercepts and using point-slope form.
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Quadratic Functions (1)
Students are introduced to quadratic functions. The tutorial explores the equation of a quadratic function, intercepts, graphing, and points of intersection. The activity consists of examples with detailed solutions.
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Rational Functions (1)
Students explore the properties and graphs of rational functions. The tutorial examines the equations of rational functions, intercepts, vertical asymptote, and horizontal asymptotes. The activity consists of examples with detailed...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Intercepts and the Cover Up Method
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find the intercepts of a line and use them to graph linear functions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Graphs of Systems of Linear Inequalities
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers graphing systems of linear inequalities to find the solution area. Students watch videos, review guided notes and attempt practice problems.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Rational Functions Intercepts
This CoolMath resource will help students understand intercepts, a rational function.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Intercept of a Line
A complete reference guide to finding the intercept of a line. It provides definitions, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: X Intercept
Math World explains an x-intercept with a graph and brief definition. The graph shown also points out the y intercept of the given graph.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Basic Algebra: Intercepts
The tutorial discusses the x and y-intercepts. Learners explore the concepts through notes and examples. Practice problems are included to check for comprehension of the algebra topics.
