Curated OER
Algebra I - Worksheet G12: Graphing Lines
In this graphing lines worksheet, students graph 28 lines given various data. Students graph lines given two points, a point and slope, and a line perpendicular or parallel to a point.
Curated OER
Worksheet Gr4: Linear Equations
In this linear equations worksheet, students solve 24 short answer problems about slope. Students find the slope of a line given a table, graph, two points, and the intercepts.
Curated OER
Race Track (Culminating Activity)
Students graph and solve linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students use the slope and y-intercept to graph lines. They relate lines to the real world using different applications.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Introduction to Slope for Middle Years Mathematics
This collection of five middle school math lessons covers the topic of plane geometry, specifically the concept of slope. The first lesson introduces students to plotting points on a Cartesian grid using a Geoboard. Lesson two moves them...
University of South Florida
Florida Center for Instructional Tech: Walking the Plank
Young scholars use weight to collect data and investigate the linear relationship. This activity uses a graphing calculator.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Slopes and Equations of Lines
Explanation of linear equations and four types of slopes: positive, negative, zero, and undefined. Practice problems for the students are provided and a reinforcement activity using a graphing calculator is offered for the teacher's use.
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Lines
Detailed math tutorial features notes and examples that discuss graphing lines and introduces the concept of slope, the standard form of the line, the point-slope form, slope-intercept form, and parallel and perpendicular lines.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Graphing Activities
Eighteen different graphing activities will teach students how to plot points, draw lines, compare graphs, and problem solve.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Graphing Activities
Eighteen different graphing activities will teach students how to plot points, draw lines, compare graphs, and problem solve.
University of South Florida
Florida Center for Instructional Tech: Famous People
Students estimate the ages of famous people, then create a scatterplot with the actual ages. This activity allows them to estimate with linear equations. You can access the age data through the "activity" link.
University of South Florida
Florida Center for Instructional Tech: Wacky Water World
At this site investigate linear equations with a graphing calculator. Data is gathered from a hypothetical situation of purchasing tickets at a waterpark.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Cabri Jr. The Equation of a L Ine
This activity uses Cabri Jr. to graph a line and show the equation of the line. The equations for oblique, horizontal and vertical lines are explored with emphasis on slope and y-intercept.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Graphing Lines
Complete this tutorial to learn how to graph a straight line if given the y-intercept and slope and how to graph horizontal and vertical lines. View examples of lines with different slopes, and practice working with slope-intercept form.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Equations of Lines
This tutorial covers x & y intercepts, point-slope form, slope-intercept form, graphing, and more. Use the practice problems at the end to check your skills.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Graphing Linear Equations
A tutorial on graphing lines. The site discusses how to determine if an equation is linear and gives step-by-step examples of how to graph a line given its algebraic form.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Linear Equation Test
This interactive site checks students' understanding of slope and intercept. Seven question require students to determine slope and intercept of a line from the graph. The site is a test that can be scored on-line.
Other
Linear Functions, Slope and Regressions
Find activities here for linear functions, slopes and regression lines. Use them for classroom work or individual assignments.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Lines, Rays, Line Segments, & Planes
This robust lesson plan for upper elementary and middle school grades introduces the concepts for lines, rays, line segments, and planes. Resources are linked to it and ready for your use.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Linear Functions
Thirteen problems present a variety of problems working with various aspects of linear functions. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Graphing Calculator Practice Problems: Graphing Linear Equations
Practice using your graphing calculator for graphing linear equations. If you get stumped or if you would like to check your work, then select the View Solution button, which is located directly under each problem.
Integrated Publishing
Integrated Publishing: Equation of a Straight Line
This math tutorial shows the relationship of a slope to a straight line and how to write equations in point-slope or slope-intercept form.
University of South Florida
Fcat: Exploring Linear Equations: Teacher Notes
This lesson plan guides students through the use of a graphing calculator to explore the slope and y-intercept of a line.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Basic Algebra: Graphing Lines
The tutorial discusses slope and how to graph a line. Learners explore the concepts through notes and examples. Practice problems are included to check for comprehension of the algebra topics.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Basic Algebra: Graphing Lines by Plotting Points
The tutorial discusses how to graph lines by plotting points. Learners explore the concept through notes and examples. Practice problems are included to check for comprehension of the algebra topic.