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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 8.sp.1 Hand Span and Height

For Teachers 8th Standards
This task looks at a possible relationship between height and hand size. Students collect data from classmates, make a scatter plot, and explain the relationship as linear or nonlinear. Aligns with 8.SP.A.1.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 8.f Chicken and Steak, Variation 2

For Teachers 8th Standards
This task has students write an equation to calculate the amount of chicken and steak that can be purchased while staying within a given budget. Students then graph the function and analyze it, discussing the dependent relationship...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 8.f Baseball Cards

For Teachers 8th Standards
This task has the context of a baseball card collection. Students are shown four equations that might represent the number of cards in the collection where the total is a function of time. They are asked to explain what we can learn...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 8.f Chicken and Steak, Variation 1

For Teachers 8th Standards
This task has students find a linear function that will calculate the amount of chicken and steak to purchase in order to stay within a given budget. Students then graph the function and interpret it. Aligns with 8.F.B.4.
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Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Intercepts From an Equation

For Students 7th - 8th
Solve linear equations for the x-intercept and y-intercept. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Intercepts From a Table

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
Find the intercepts of a line given a table of values. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Linear Equations in Any Form

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
You've had practice with a few different forms of linear equations. In this exercise, you must study the line graph and write the equation for it in whichever format you choose. Students receive immediate feedback and have the...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Graph Using Intercepts: Graphs of Linear Functions

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this tutorial, students learn how to make and analyze graphs of linear functions. They examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos,...
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PBS

Pbs: Modeling the Linear Relationship Between Fahrenheit and Celsius

For Students 6th - 8th
Explore the relationship between degrees Fahrenheit and degrees Celsius. This video focuses on developing an expression to model the relationship between the temperature scales using a line graph to calculate slope and the y intercept.
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PBS

Pbs: Bivariate Data and Analysis: Anthropological Studies

For Students 6th - 8th
Investigate how skeletal populations can help determine the impact of slavery on the height and health of African American males. This video focuses on the measurements and equations Mark Mack is using to explore relationships between...
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Finding Rates of Change in Linear Relationships: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson demonstrates how to find the rate of change in functions with linear relationships. It is 3 of 5 in the series titled "Finding Rates of Change in Linear Relationships."