Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Using Activity Center: Slope/y Intercepts of Linear Equation
The teacher will submit an equation using activity center but will not show the students the equation.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Linear Equations Review
This Learn Check file is a review of linear equations. There are problems about slope, x- and y-intercepts, and writing equations of lines.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Writing Linear Equations
Three different lessons demonstrate how to write linear equations. The equations found from two points, slope and a point, and slope and y-intercept are all featured. The lessons have an overview, materials, procedures, and evaluation...
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Writing Linear Equations
Three different lessons demonstrate how to write linear equations. The equations found from two points, slope and a point, and slope and y-intercept are all featured. The lessons have an overview, materials, procedures, and evaluation...
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Writing Linear Equations
Three different lessons demonstrate how to write linear equations. The equations found from two points, slope and a point, and slope and y-intercept are all featured. The lessons have an overview, materials, procedures, and evaluation...
San Diego State University
San Diego State University: Examples of Writing Linear Equations
These examples show how to write linear equations from different types of information. There are even real-world examples dealing with air pressure, sea urchins, and measurement conversions.
Other
Linear Functions, Slope and Regressions
Find activities here for linear functions, slopes and regression lines. Use them for classroom work or individual assignments.
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University
Npac Reu Program: General Linear Equation
This site by the Northeast Parallel Architecture Center, Syracuse University, shows the different forms of linear equations for a line.
Other
Central Michigan University: Point Slope Form
This resource features information on the point-slope form in geometry. It provides a good definition, several examples, and information on various forms.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Investigating Equations of Lines
In this activity, students explore the equations of lines written in the form: y = mx + b. They move points defining the lines, and view the related changes in the parameters of the equations.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Math: Linear Equations: Slope Forms
Explore the slope-intercept and point-slope forms of linear equations and how to graph them on this webpage.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Slope of a Line Using Two Points
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers finding the slope of a line and between two points.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Linear Equations
This CoolMath resource will help students learn how to solve linear equations.
PBS
Pbs: Manipulating Graphs
Watch how a graph is altered when key elements of the equation change. This lesson focuses on how to manipulate the equation of a line in slope intercept form to match the graphs provided deepening the understanding of both the slope and...
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.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Graphic Line Designs
Students can use the x- and y-intercepts to find the equations of lines and create a line design using the slope-intercept form and the limited domain of the segment.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: X (Or Y) Marks the Spot
Students will identify x- and y-intercepts graphically. Students will calculate the slope between 2 points. Students will write the equation of a line in slope-intercept form when given the graph of the line.
PBS
Pbs: String Product: Finding the Y Intercept
Examine how a giant piece of art at the National Museum of Mathematics reveals some unexpected relationships between coordinates on a parabola. This video focuses on the relationship between negative and positive points on the parabola...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Forms of Linear Equations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Write linear equations in standard form and find the slope and y-intercept of such lines.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Quiz Equation of a Line
Quiz on plotting equations, slope and intercepts, equation of a line, and special lines.
University of South Florida
Fcat: Spaghetti Bridges: Teacher Notes
Students build bridges and test their strength to collect data and write an equation. The concept of slope is explored in this activity.
Math.com
Math.com: Graphing Equations and Inequalities: Slope and Y Intercept
The tutorial explores the slope and y-intercept of a linear equation. Notes, examples, and practice problems are included in the resource.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Idenitfying Slope and Y Intercept
Short quiz on identifying slope and y-intercept given a linear equation.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Coordinate Geometry the Equation of a Line
This activity teaches students the relationship between the slope, y-intercept, and the equation of a line.