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Activity
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Graphing Slope Intercept

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An interactive simulation that teaches about slope-intercept form and graphing linear equations through observations while connecting the slope and y-intercept to the line equations. This simulation can either be downloaded or played...
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Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Determining Intercepts and Zeros of Linear Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
Given algebraic, tabular, or graphical representations of linear functions, the student will determine the intercepts of the graphs and the zeros of the function.
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Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Determining the Meaning of Intercepts

For Students 9th - 10th
Given algebraic, tabular, and graphical representations of linear functions, the student will determine the intercepts of the function and interpret the meaning of intercepts within the context of the situation.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Graphs Using Slope Intercept Form

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students graph linear equations by using the slope and the y-intercept. Students watch videos, review guided notes and attempt practice problems.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Intercepts by Substitution

For Students 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Identify x and y-intercepts when problem solving.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Slope Intercept Form

For Students 8th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn to identify the slope and y-intercept of a linear equation.
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Staggered Races 1: Varying the ?B? In Y=mx+b

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The primary focus in this activity is on parallel lines and equivalent equations. In Activity 1 and Activity 2, the class collectively will create a system of parallel and coinciding lines. It is important to focus on parallel lines...
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Activity
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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Lesson Plan
Other

Nearpod: Slope Intercept Form

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this lesson on slope-intercept form, students will learn how to write and graph a linear function using the slope-intercept form by learning about the y-intercept and slope.
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Activity
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...
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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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Activity
Other

Git: What Is the Slope Intercept Form of a Line?

For Students 9th - 10th
Not only does this site show what the slope-intercept form is, but it helps you find the slope and the intercept of a line. There is also additional information on parallel lines, parametric form, and the distance between two points.
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Interactive
Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Equations of a Line (Slope and Intercept Form)

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
The interactive resource investigates slope and intercept. Students adjust the sliders to control the slope (m) and the intercept (b) of the line. The equation and the line will change accordingly. Learners can also drag the origin.
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Unit Plan
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Slopes and Equations of Lines

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explanation of linear equations and four types of slopes: positive, negative, zero, and undefined. Practice problems for the students are provided and a reinforcement activity using a graphing calculator is offered for the teacher's use.
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Unit Plan
Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Linear Equations: Y=mx+b

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Graph lines using a slope and a y-intercept. Identify the slope and y-intercept from the equation of a line in slope-intercept form.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Slope of Parallel Lines

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Given slope and y-intercept (or a point) can you create the equation for a line parallel to that line (and then graph it)?
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Walk My Walk

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
A two-part activity that uses a CBR to develop the notion of slope and y-intercept through various walking activities. Part A develops a general notion of how changes in walking are reflected in various graphical representations. Part B...
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Getting Started With the Ti Navigator: What's My Line

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This lesson introduces students to Activity Center and is intended to help students understand the meaning of slope and y-intercept. They will explore the relationships between symbolic expressions and graphs of lines by using Activity...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Slope Intercept Form

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn to identify the slope and y-intercept of a linear equation.
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Cabri Jr. The Equation of a L Ine

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity uses Cabri Jr. to graph a line and show the equation of the line. The equations for oblique, horizontal and vertical lines are explored with emphasis on slope and y-intercept.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Xy Flyer

For Students 6th - 8th
Explore the behavior of lines by composing equations to launch a toy airplane through a series of hoops. This interactive exercise focuses on working in the coordinate plane and deepening the understanding of how slope and y-intercept...
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Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Writing Equations of Lines

For Students 9th - 10th
Given two points, the slope and a point, or the slope and the y-intercept, the student will write linear equations in two variables.
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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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Unit Plan
Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Linear Equations: Points, Intercepts, and Slopes, Oh My!

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn how to graph lines with two methods: using x- and y-intercepts and using point-slope form.