Understand slope as the ratio of vertical change to horizontal change. 0706.3.8

Links verified on 1/15/2010

1. Determining Slope From a Graph - twenty problems on a sample worksheet
2. Find Slope and y-Intercept - [15 slides] designed as a bellwork assignment, this show gives practice at reading slope and intercept from graphs
3. Finding the X Intercept and Y Intercept to Graph Standard Form Equations - five practice problems to practice using what was learned in the lesson above, followed by an answer key
4. Graphing Linear Equations - introduction followed by an in-depth explanation, examples and two pages of practice questions
5. How to Use the Slope Intercept Form (in Algebra) - explanation from Wiki How-to
6. Learning about Rate of Change in Linear Functions Using Interactive Graphs - lesson plan from NCTM
7. The Meaning of Slope and y-Intercept in the Context of Word Problems - explanation from Purple Math
8. Practice Converting Linear Equations into Slope-Intercept Form - [11 slides] this show provides several opportunities for student practice - Expanded version of this show [25 slides]
9. Rate of Change: Connecting Slope to Real Life - a lesson on using slope to find the rate of change accompanied by graphs and explanations
10. Rate of Change Practice Problems - nine practice problems (including a graph to interpret) followed by an answer key
11. Representations of Linear Functions: Cab fares - The charge for a cab ride is determined by the length of travel. Some companies also charge a basic, fixed amount. At this site you will find descriptions of fares of three competing cab companies and you are asked to suggest a new fare.
12. Slope of a Straight Line - explanation from Purple Math
13. The Slope of a Line - Intermediate Algebra Tutorial 15
14. Slope-Intercept Form - [12 slides] this show uses animation very effectively, provides examples and the chance for student response and invludes a great real-world application of slope-intercept
15. Slope Intercept Jeopardy - this show is in Jeopardy format; with five categories each with five questions - good for a while class review
16. Using Slope and y-Intercept to Graph Lines - explanation from Purple Math
17. Using the X and Y Intercept to Graph Linear Equations - This follow up to the lesson on rate of change deals with linear equations written in standard form rather than slope intercept form
18. Writing Equation of a Line - [short opening promo included] video lesson from YourTeacher.com