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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Determining the Equation of a Line

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students write the equations of lines in point-slope form and in slope-intercept form and graph linear equations. Students examine guided notes,...
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Lines in the Coordinate Plane Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This study guide on lines in a coordinate plane covers key terms, what different line slopes look like, postulates about parallel and perpendicular lines, the slope-intercept equation, how to graph parallel and perpendicular lines, and...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Human Slope

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students will participate in this discovery activity intended for them to uncover the role each variable plays in the graph of a line in the form y = mx + b. Students will actually demonstrate lines in slope intercept form on a life size...
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Unit Plan
Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Algebra: Draw Straight Line Graphs Using Y = Mx + B

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students watch an online tutorial on the concept of graphing using slope intercept form. After watching, students test their knowledge by attempting ten practice problems that increase or decrease in difficulty based on their answers.
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Lesson Plan
Google

Google for Education: Slope and Y Intercept

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Students calculate the slope and y-intercept of a line passing through a given set of points. Use Python to solve various challenging slope and y-intercept exercises.
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Graphic
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Lines and Slope: Chameleon Graphing

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Join Joan the chameleon in an exploration of lines and slope. You'll be drawing lines, calculating slope, using equations and more!
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Handout
Northeast Parallel Architectures Center, Syracuse University

Npac Reu Program: Slope & Line Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Determining the Equation of a Line

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Write the equations of lines in point-slope form and in slope-intercept form and graph linear equations.
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Unit Plan
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Graphing Lines

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Write an Equation Given the Slope and a Point

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to write the equation of a line given the slope and any point.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Write Equations of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Write the equation for a line that is a parallel or perpendicular to a line given in slope-intercept form and that goes through a specific point. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly,...
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Lesson Plan
University of South Florida

Fcat: Spaghetti Bridges: Teacher Notes

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students build bridges and test their strength to collect data and write an equation. The concept of slope is explored in this activity.
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: X (Or Y) Marks the Spot

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Linear Equation Test

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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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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Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Slope From Equation

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
Find the slopes of lines whose equations are given in various forms. For example, find the slope of 2x+3y=5. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Intercepts and the Cover Up Method

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find the intercepts of a line and use them to graph linear functions.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Slope From a Graph

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
In this exercise, students practice constructing a linear equation for a line graph in order to find the slope. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to watch a video, get hints, or try questions repeatedly.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Slope From Two Points

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
In this exercise, students practice determining the linear equation and slope from two points on a line graph. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to watch a video, get hints, or try questions repeatedly.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Manipulating Graphs

For Students 6th - 8th
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...
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Activity
Other

Linear Functions, Slope and Regressions

For Students 9th - 10th
Find activities here for linear functions, slopes and regression lines. Use them for classroom work or individual assignments.
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Handout
Purple Math

Purplemath: The Meaning of Slope and Y Intercept in Context of Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource contains a lesson on the slope and y-intercept of a line and how to interpret them in word problems.
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Website
Other

Central Michigan University: Point Slope Form

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource features information on the point-slope form in geometry. It provides a good definition, several examples, and information on various forms.
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Unit Plan
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Given a line, learn how to find the equations for lines that are perpendicular and parallel to it. This tutorial offers several example graphs and problems as well as practice problems for you to work through when you're ready.