Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: The Slope of a Line
This tutorial will show you how to find a the slope of graph, write a linear equation in slope-intercept form. You'll also learn how to determine whether two lines are parallel or perpendicular to each other. For advanced math students.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Slope of a Line
Twenty-two problems present a practice finding the slope of a line. The solutions are only available with a paid subscription.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Interactive Geometry: 5.3 Parallel and Perpendicular Line Constructions
Understand the step-by-step processes used to create accurate geometric figures.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Linear Functions: Slope Intercept Form
Students learn to develop the equation of a line from its graph. They also learn to write the equation of a line from the slope and the y-intercept, a point and the slope, and two points. They also investigate slopes of lines that are...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Symbolic Study of Lines
Students will write an equation in slope-intercept form given two points on the line; write an equation in Ax + By = C form given slope and one set of coordinates; and prove lines to be parallel or perpendicular given vertices of...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Coordinate Geometry: Special Segments
The student will derive and use the slope and midpoint formulas to verify geometric relationship that include parallelism and perpendicularity of lines. Then, the student will determine an equation of a line parallel or perpendicular to...
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University
Npac Reu Program: Slope & Line Equations
This site from the Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University has a very substantial discussion of math topics slope & line equations. The outline form is quite useful if you need to zero in on one aspect of...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Parallel Lines
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart gives information and examples of the relationships of angles when parallel lines are cut by a transversal.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Slope of Parallel Lines
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart investigates the idea that linear equations that have the same slope will create parallel lines. We did some samples in class and then students are to predict what happens when equations...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Standard Form in Linear Equations Useful
Dr. Math discusses the usefulness of standard form of linear equations on this page. The Dr. discusses parallel and perpendicular lines as well as graphing techniques. The Dr. touches on what the canonical form is and its usefulness.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Segments and Polygons
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart reviews segments, parallel and perpendicular lines and then introduces polygons including quadrilaterals. It has many real world examples of shapes and includes Activote assessment.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Geometry Vocabulary Resources
A list of geometry definitions and a matching activity.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Relations and Functions
Hotmath provides 25 practice problems dealing with relations, functions, and their graphs. Each of the practice problems include a step-by-step guide for solving their Algebraic problem.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Using a Ruler and Drafting Triangle
Students learn how to construct parallel and perpendicular lines. The resource consists of video demonstrations.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Gpe.5 Triangles Inscribed in Circle
In this task, students use ideas about linear functions to determine when certain angles are right angles. They use the fact that two lines (if not vertical or horizontal) are perpendicular when their slopes are inverse reciprocals, as...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Gpe a Midpoint Miracle
In this task, learners are asked to draw a quadrilateral so that no two sides are congruent, no two angles are congruent, and no two sides are parallel. The task gives students the opportunity to prove that if we join the midpoints of a...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: G Gpe, G Co, G Srt Unit Squares and Triangles
In this task, learners are shown three unit squares and two line segments connecting two pairs of vertices. They are asked to find the area of a triangle formed by intersecting lines. They can solve it using coordinate geometry or...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Angles and Transversals Study Guide
This study guide on angles and transversals covers key terms, angle types formed by transversals, postulates and theorems about transversals, and how to prove if lines are parallel or perpendicular. It is available for download with free...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Is a Square a Special Case of Rectangle?
The definition of square can determine whether it is a special case of a rectangle. Using the Cabri Jr. application, students can get a feel for why its definition makes sense. Along the way, they get experience with perpendiculars,...
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Eureka Math Parent Guide: Angle Measure and Plane Figures
A guide to support parents as they work with their students in angle measure and plane figures.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Writing and Solving Systems of Equations Using Cabri Jr.
Through this introduction to the use of the Cabri Jr. application in the Algebra classroom, students will algebraically and graphically determine equations of lines, as well as determine solutions to systems of linear equations. Using...
Mr. Martini's Classroom
Mr. Martini's Classroom: Teacher's Figure Library: Geometric Figures
This interactive resource provides an example picture of the geometric figure chosen by students to review.
Other
Technical Tutoring: Linear Functions and Straight Lines
Learn how to write equations for linear functions in all three forms: point-slope, slope-intercept, and general. Also look at equations for parallel and perpendicular. The page gives an explanation of how to obtain the point slope form...