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Lesson Plan
University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Characteristics of a Line

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Characteristics of a line are explained to learners through four different lessons. Topics include intercepts, slope, and special line cases. The lessons have an overview, materials, procedures, and evaluation techniques.
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University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Quiz Equation of a Line

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Quiz on plotting equations, slope and intercepts, equation of a line, and special lines.
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Activity
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Line

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This MathWorld site gives Euclid's definition of a line, properties of lines, common terminology, and algebraic representations of lines and their distinctive parts in a cartesian system. The site then goes into detail of different line...
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Lesson Plan
Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Arithmetic Practice W/ Ordered Pairs

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
The Shodor Education Foundation provides this lesson plan to have students practice simple computation that results in them graphing their answers. If they are accurate they will have a straight line. Students use an interactive...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Coordinate Geometry the Equation of a Line

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
This activity teaches students the relationship between the slope, y-intercept, and the equation of a line.
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Baltimore Aquarium Lines

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will see a loaded image of the Baltimore Aquarium on a graph and be able to send the equation of the line that matches the roof line of the main building.
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Parallel Horses

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Using the activity center and the Navigator software, the students will review ordered pairs, and the equations for horizontal, parallel, and perpendicular lines.
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Lines in the Plane

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this activity, students create a slope triangle and understand the concepts of slope and the equation of lines. They realize that slope is constant at all points along a fixed line. They also explore the slopes of parallel and...
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: How to Find the Equation of an Angle Bisector Usin

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Challenge your advanced algebra or pre-calculus students to finding the equation of an angle bisector given two intersecting lines. Students can do this in several ways; the lesson plan here walks through two of them in this interesting...
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Activity
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble

Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Equation of a Line

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The tutorial explores how to find the equation of a line. Students learn about the concept through class notes, examples, and practice problems. Review exercises and a chapter quiz are included.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Self Check Quiz on Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The online assessment displays knowledge of concepts used in Algebra I. The multiple choice questions test learners on analyzing linear equations. Topics include calculating the equation of a line and interpreting correlation.
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Unit Plan
Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Algebra: Test to See if a Point Is on a Line

For Students 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of determining if points form a line by working through an online tutorial and then attempting a ten question quiz that increases in difficulty as questions are answered correctly.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Slope in the Coordinate Plane

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept reviews how to calculate the slope of a line given two points on the line.
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Activity
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: The Equation and Graph of a Straight Line

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the equation of a line, including how to find points on a line, intercepts, and how to recognize the equation of a line. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to...
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Topics in Pre Calculus: The Equation of a Straight Line

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains linear functions and the equation of a straight line. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Slope in the Coordinate Plane

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find the slope of a line given two points. Includes a video [5 min. 29 sec.], examples, and review problems along with an answer key.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Equations of Parallel Lines

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers finding the equation of a line that is parallel to a given line.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Rates of Change

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find the rate of change associated with real-world scenarios.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Comparing Equations of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use their slopes to determine if two lines are parallel or perpendicular.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Slope of a Line Using Two Points

For Students 7th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find the slope of a line
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Determining the Equation of a Line

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This comprehensive study guide highlights the main terms and formulas needed to determine the equation of a line. Examples are included.
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Handout
Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Slope of a Line

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn about the slope of a line with this helpful reference tool. Provides a detailed definition, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
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Handout
Quia

Ixl Learning: Slope Intercept Form

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
Brush up on your math skills relating to slope-intercept form then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Nearpod: Interpreting Slope & Y Intercept

For Teachers 8th
In this instructional activity on interpreting slope and y-intercept, 8th graders will learn how to identify the slope and the y-intercept of a line in order to identify if a proportion is demonstrated.