Use linear equations to solve problems and interpret the meaning of slope, m, and the y-intercept, b, in f(x)= mx + b in terms of the context. 0706.3.12

Links verified on 6/11/2014

1. Find Slope and y-Intercept - [15 slides] designed as a bellwork assignment, this show gives practice at reading slope and intercept from graphs [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
2. Graphing Linear Equations - introduction followed by an in-depth explanation, examples and two pages of practice questions
3. How to Use the Slope Intercept Form (in Algebra) - explanation from Wiki How-to
4. Learning about Rate of Change in Linear Functions Using Interactive Graphs - lesson plan from NCTM
5. The Meaning of Slope and y-Intercept in the Context of Word Problems - explanation from Purple Math
6. Practice Converting Linear Equations into Slope-Intercept Form - [11 slides] [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.] this show provides several opportunities for student practice - Expanded version of this show [25 slides]
7. Rate of Change: Connecting Slope to Real Life - a lesson on using slope to find the rate of change accompanied by graphs and explanations
8. Rate of Change Practice Problems - nine practice problems (including a graph to interpret) followed by an answer key
9. 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 [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
10. Slope Intercept Jeopardy - this show is in Jeopardy format; with five categories each with five questions - good for a while class review
11. Solving Linear Equations - this explanation from Study Guides and Strategies includes an interactive equation which asks students to click and drag to isolate for X
12. Solving One-Step Linear Equations - these three pages of explanations from Purple Math include some animated step-by-step examples
13. 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
14. 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