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Curated OER

Writing Equations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students write linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students are given information and asked to write an equation. They solve real world problems apply concepts of linear equations.
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Curated OER

Lines of Best Fit

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars determine if there is an associationm in a scatter plot of data. They analyze data through predictios, comparisons, and applications. Students calculate the line of best fit using a graphing calculator. They display data...
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Lines of Best Fit

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of line of best fit. In this line of best fit lesson, students find lines of best fit in examples about riding your bike home from school and dentistry. Students find two data points and find the line of best...
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Linear Functions: Are You Ready for the REAL World?

For Teachers 10th
students emulate a real world problem and model it with mathematics working in a small group. Observe and facilitate discussion as the groups use various strategies, such as (graphs, brainstorming, tables, and dialogue.
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Investigating Linear Equations Using Graphing Calculator

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners investigate linear equations using the Ti-Calculator. In this algebra lesson, students graph lines and identify the different quadrants on a coordinate plane. They identify ordered pairs used to plot lines.
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Iterating Linear Functions

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students use a spreadsheet to investigate data. In this algebra instructional activity, students collect and graph data on a coordinate plane. They explain properties of a linear equation both algebraically and orally.
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Price of Apples- Linear Data

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students collect data and create a graph. In this algebra lesson, students describe functions graphically, algebraically and verbally. They identify functions as being independent and dependent using variables.
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Linear Equations and Cell Phone Plans

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate the amount of minutes they get charged for each month. In this algebra lesson, students relate linear equations to talking on the phone and the cost to do so. They create graph to plot the cost and usage of the cell...
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Basic Algebra and Computers: Spreadsheets, Charts, and Simple Line Graphs

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students, while in the computer lab, assess how to use Microsoft Excel as a "graphing calculator." They view visual representations of line graphs in a Cartesian plane while incorporating basic skills for using Excel productively.
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Linear and Exponential Models

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the differences between linear and exponential models.  In this linear and exponential models lesson, students make a table of given data.  Students determine if the data is linear or exponential by plotting the data...
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Lesson Plan On Fran Data

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate the concept of functions and how they are used in the context of the real world while identifying the dependent and independent variables. They graph relations and functions and find the zeros of functions....
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Battery Depletion and Piecewise Linear Graphing

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine a recent flight of Pathfinder. In groups, they use the information to create a table of values showing the battery charge of the space machine. They predict what the charge would be further on in the mission. They use...
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Solving System of Linear Equations

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students solve systems of equations. For this algebra lesson, students identify the number of solutions to a system of equation. They solve using linear combination and graphing.
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Curated OER

Cryptography Implementation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners explore cryptology. They write a research paper on cryptography. Using linear equations, students invent a code and write a secret message. Learners complete cryptography puzzles.
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Using Activity Center: Slope/y Intercepts of Linear Equation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The teacher will submit an equation using activity center but will not show the students the equation.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Slopes and Y Intercepts With Cabri Jr.

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Use the TI-84 Plus, Cabri Jr., and TI-Navigator to teach slopes and y-intercepts in your Algebra classroom.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Idenitfying Slope and Y Intercept

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Short quiz on identifying slope and y-intercept given a linear equation.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Introduction to Slope and Intercepts Partner Activity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This partner activity is designed to have pre-Algebra students or Algebra 1 students compare and contrast different screen shots and begin to develop concepts needed to describe slope and intercepts.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Y=ax Activity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity, inspired by a similar activity in a Texas Instrument guidebook, has served to be very useful in helping students develop concepts of slope and y-intercept.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Finding Slope Learn Check

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Using the Activity Center, students will explore the characteristics of linear functions in the form y=mx+b. The major focus will be identifying slope and y-intercept.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Y=mx+b Quick Check

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity students use an activity center to input equations with correct slope and y-intercept.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Slope Intercept Form

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students write linear equations in slope-intercept form and graph them. Students practice identifying slope and y-intercept and writing equations from a graphs.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Exploring Slope Intercept Form of a Line

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Use TI-Navigator to explore the relationship between a linear function and its graphs. See how the value of the slope and y-intercept affect the graphs.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Linear Functions: Slope Intercept Form

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...