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Equation Math-O
Students will review different types of equations by playing Math-O.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Mathematics)
By Tracy Howell.
Investigating linear equations
Using a graphic calculator to compare the slope and y-intercept of lines to understand the slope-intercept form (y = mx+b) and what effect each has on a line.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Mathematics)
By Misty Jarman.
Linear equations
In CareerStart lessons: Grade seven, page 2.2
In this lesson for grade seven, students calculate monthly bills for cell phone plans using linear equations.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Mathematics)
By Peggy Dickey and Barbara Turner.Adapted by Sharon Abell.
Pilots and flight engineers: Working with slope-intercept form
In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 3.1
In this lesson, students compete in relay races to complete a series of problems involving slope-intercept form. Students discuss the importance of mathematical reasoning and teamwork in aviation careers.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Mathematics)
By Valerie Davis, Sonya Rexrode, and Monika Vasili.
To be or not to be... linear
The student will determine the correlation between two variables. They will graph ordered pairs on a coordinate plane, determine a best fit line, find slope and intercepts, and write the equation of a line. This lesson plan is geared for both 8th grade math and algebra.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Mathematics)
By Kyle Gorton.
Travel agents: Working with linear functions
In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 3.9
In this lesson plan, students create linear equations to choose between two rental car companies.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Mathematics)
By Valerie Davis, Sonya Rexrode, and Monika Vasili.
Walk the line
This lesson demonstrates the effects of changing the slope and y-intercept on the graph and equation of a line.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Mathematics)
By Carol Huss.