Illustrative Math Alignment: Grade 8 Unit 2

Dilations, Similarity, and Introducing Slope

Lesson 10: Meet Slope

Use the following Media4Math resources with this Illustrative Math lesson.

Title	Body	Curriculum Topic
Fractions: Video Tutorials	Here is a collection of video tutorials on various subtopics in Fractions.	Add and Subtract Fractions, Add and Subtract Mixed Numbers and Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Fractions: Basic Terms and Definitions	Here we gather key terms and definitions around the topic of Fractions.	Fractions and Mixed Numbers and Identify and Name Fractions
Math Video Definitions Collection: Fractions	Overview The Fractions Vocabulary collection from Media4Math offers a comprehensive set of video resources focused on essential math definitions related to fractions. This collection covers a wide range of concepts and skills, including understanding parts of a whole, equivalent fractions, improper fractions, mixed numbers, and much more. Math vocabulary is a vital component of effective math instruction, helping students build a solid foundation for understanding mathematical principles.	Compare and Order Fractions and Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Math Game Collection: Place Value	Overview This is a collection of games that focus on place value topics.	Place Value and Counting
Quizlet Flash Card Collection: Subtracting Decimals	Overview This is a collection of Quizlet Flash Cards on the topic of Subtracting Decimals. There are a total of 5 Quizlet Flash Card sets.	Add and Subtract Decimals
Quizlet Flash Card Collection: Multiplying Improper Fractions	Overview This is a collection of Quizlet Flash Cards on the topic of Multiplying Improper Fractions. There are a total of 20 Quizlet Flash Card sets.	Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Quizlet Flash Card Collection: Multiplying Decimals	Overview This is a collection of Quizlet Flash Cards on the topic of Multiplying Decimals. There are a total of 5 Quizlet Flash Card sets.	Multiply Decimals
Quizlet Flash Card Collection: Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers	Overview This is a collection of Quizlet Flash Cards on the topic of Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers. There are a total of 50 Quizlet Flash Card sets.	Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Quizlet Flash Card Collection: Dividing Decimals	Overview This is a collection of Quizlet Flash Cards on the topic of Dividing Decimals. There are a total of 5 Quizlet Flash Card sets.	Divide Decimals
Quizlet Flash Card Collection: Adding Decimals to the Tenths Place	Overview This is a collection of Quizlet Flash Cards on the topic of Adding Decimals to Tenths. There are a total of 5 Quizlet Flash Card sets.	Add and Subtract Decimals
Math Games Collection: Drag-N-Drop	Overview This is a collection of all our drag-n-drop math games. There are a total of 34 games. These games cover a variety of different skills. Each comes with a large bank of questions, so each game experience will be different. These games are ideal for practice and review.	Addition Facts to 25, Counting, Subtraction Facts to 25, Place Value, Polynomial Expressions, Division Expressions and Equations, Point-Slope Form, Slope-Intercept Form, Standard Form, Slope, Applications of Linear Functions, Quadratic Equations and Functions, Data Analysis, Multiplication Expressions and Equations, Solving One-Step Equations, Quadratic Formula, Numerical Expressions, Variable Expressions and Solving Two-Step Equations
Math Definitions Collection: Fractions	Overview The Fractions definitions collection from Media4Math is an invaluable resource for students and educators aiming to master or teach the fundamental concepts of fractions. This comprehensive set includes 20 essential terms, each presented as a downloadable PNG image card, making it easy to integrate into classroom presentations or study materials.	Compare and Order Fractions, Fractions and Mixed Numbers and Identify and Name Fractions
Math Clip Art Collection: Using Place Value to Multiply Decimals by Whole Numbers	Overview This collection aggregates all the math clip art around the topic of Using Place Value to Multiply Decimals by Whole Numbers. There are a total of 22 images. This collection of resources is made up of downloadable PNG files that you can easily incorporate into a presentation.	Multiply Decimals and Place Value
Math Clip Art Collection: Using Place Value to Add Tenths (With Regrouping)	Overview This collection aggregates all the math clip art around the topic of Using Place Value to Add Tenths (With Regrouping). There are a total of 18 images. This collection of resources is made up of downloadable PNG files that you can easily incorporate into a presentation. To download the full set of these resources, click on this link.	Add and Subtract Decimals and Place Value
Math Clip Art Collection: Using Place Value to Add Tenths (No Regrouping)	Overview This collection aggregates all the math clip art around the topic of Using Place Value to Add Tenths (No Regrouping). There are a total of 15 images. This collection of resources is made up of downloadable PNG files that you can easily incorporate into a presentation. To download the full set of these resources, click on this link.	Add and Subtract Decimals and Place Value
Math Clip Art Collection: Using Place Value to Add Hundredths (With Regrouping)	Overview This collection aggregates all the math clip art around the topic of Using Place Value to Add Hundredths (With Regrouping). There are a total of 15 images. This collection of resources is made up of downloadable PNG files that you can easily incorporate into a presentation. To download the full set of these resources, click on this link.	Add and Subtract Decimals and Place Value
Math Examples Collection: Adding Decimals to the Tenths (No Regrouping)	Overview This collection of math examples focuses on the essential skill of adding decimals to the tenths place without regrouping. Comprising 33 images, these resources provide a comprehensive set of visual models to help students grasp the concept of decimal addition.	Add and Subtract Decimals and Place Value
Math Video Collection: Video Tutorials Series: Place Value	Overview This collection aggregates all the math videos and resources in this series: Video Tutorials Series: Place Value. There are a total of 33 resources. This collection of resources is made up of downloadable MP4, transcripts, and other resources files that you can easily incorporate into a presentation.	Counting, Addition Facts to 25, Subtraction Facts to 25, Place Value and Rounding
Math Video Collection: Video Tutorials Series: Fractions	Overview This collection aggregates all the math videos and resources in this series: Video Tutorials Series: Fractions. There are a total of 54 resources. This collection of resources is made up of downloadable MP4, transcripts, and other resources files that you can easily incorporate into a presentation.	Add and Subtract Fractions, Add and Subtract Mixed Numbers and Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Math Clip Art Collection: Decimal Models	Overview This collection aggregates all the math clip art around the topic of Decimal Models. There are a total of 11 images. This collection of resources is made up of downloadable PNG files that you can easily incorporate into a presentation. To download the full set of these resources, click on this link.	Compare and Order Decimals
Math Examples Collection: Subtracting Decimals	Overview This collection of math examples focuses on the essential skill of subtracting decimals, providing a comprehensive set of 8 diverse examples to enhance student understanding. The examples are carefully crafted to progress in complexity, covering various aspects of decimal subtraction and addressing different skill levels.	Add and Subtract Decimals
Math Examples Collection: Multiplying Fractions	Overview This collection aggregates all the math examples around the topic of Multiplying Fractions. There are a total of 25 Math Examples. This collection of resources is made up of downloadable PNG and JPG images that you can easily incorporate into your lesson plans.	Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Math Examples Collection: Adding Decimals	Overview This collection of math examples focuses on the essential skill of adding decimals, offering a comprehensive set of 12 diverse examples to enhance student understanding. The examples are carefully curated to progress in complexity, covering various aspects of decimal addition and building upon foundational concepts.	Add and Subtract Decimals
Quizlet Flash Card Collection: Fraction Operations	Overview This is a collection of Quizlet Flash Cards on the topic of Fractions. There are 255 Quizlet Flash Card sets. To see the complete collection of Quizlet Flash Cards, click on this link. Here is an extensive collection of Quizlet Flash Card sets on the topic of Fractions.	Add and Subtract Fractions, Add and Subtract Mixed Numbers, Compare and Order Fractions, Fractions and Mixed Numbers, Write Fractions in Lowest Terms and Identify and Name Fractions
Place Value Collection: Games	This is a collection of math games on the topic of Place Value.	Place Value and Counting
Place Value Collection: Videos	This is a collection of videos, transcripts, and closed captioned videos on the topic of Place Value.	Counting, Place Value and Rounding
Fractions: Instructional Resources	Various instructional resources (PowerPoints and PDFs) on the topic of Fractions.	Add and Subtract Fractions and Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Fractions: Math Examples II	This is a collection of detailed math examples on multiplying and dividing fractions.	Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Fractions: Video Transcripts	Here are the video transcripts for the video tutorials on Fractions.	Fractions and Mixed Numbers, Add and Subtract Fractions and Add and Subtract Mixed Numbers
Math Examples Collection: Adding Decimals to the Tenths (With Regrouping)	Overview This collection of math examples focuses on the topic of Adding Decimals to the Tenths with Regrouping, providing a comprehensive set of 34 visual resources to enhance students' understanding of decimal addition. The examples are designed to progressively increase in complexity, covering various skills related to decimal addition and regrouping.	Add and Subtract Decimals and Place Value
Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Linear Functions, Segment 2: Cycling	Closed Captioned Video: Algebra Applications: Linear Functions, Segment 2: Cycling Topic Linear Functions Description Applies linear functions to cycling, calculating hill grades and distances using slope formulas and graphing. This video explores the mathematics behind Linear Functions, providing clear examples and engaging visuals to enhance understanding. It is an excellent resource for both introduction and reinforcement of key concepts.	Special Functions and Applications of Linear Functions
Closed Captioned Video: Fractions: Dividing Fractions by Whole Numbers	Closed Captioned Video: Fractions: Dividing Fractions by Whole Numbers Topic Fractions Description This video explains dividing fractions by whole numbers by converting division into multiplication by the reciprocal. Vocabulary includes reciprocals, numerators, and denominators. Applications include sharing pizza equally, dividing shaded grid portions, and calculating cheese portions for sandwiches.	Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Closed Captioned Video: Fractions: Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers	Closed Captioned Video: Fractions: Multiplying Unit Fractions by Whole Numbers Topic Fractions Description The video demonstrates multiplying unit fractions by whole numbers, focusing on simplifying products. Vocabulary includes numerators, denominators, and improper fractions. Applications include scaling recipe ingredients, calculating stack heights, and determining leftover pizza quantities in terms of fractions.	Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Closed Captioned Video: Place Value--Counting by Tenths	Closed Captioned Video: Place Value--Counting by Tenths In this video tutorial, students are shown how to use their place value skills to count by tenths. Three detailed examples show how to use counting tenths to solve problems.	Counting
Closed Captioned Video: Ratios and Rates: Rates and Slopes of Lines	Closed Captioned Video: Ratios and Rates: Rates and Slopes of Lines Topic Ratios Description Rates are linked to slopes in linear functions. The video explores calculating rates of change for graphs of speed, savings growth, and loan repayment. It highlights using the slope formula to interpret and solve practical problems.	Ratios and Rates
Closed Captioned Video: Ratios: Application of Ratios: Roofs and Ramps	Closed Captioned Video: Ratios: Application of Ratios: Roofs and Ramps Topic Ratios Description The video covers practical applications of ratios for measuring slopes of roofs and ramps. Examples include comparing roof pitches, calculating base lengths of roofs, and determining ramp heights. Ratios provide clarity for gradual slopes.	Ratios and Rates and Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents
Closed Captioned Video: Slope Formula Template	Closed Captioned Video: Slope Formula Template In this TI Nspire tutorial for the TI-Nspire CAS, the Calculator Window is used to create a function to calculate the slope. This video supports the TI-Nspire Clickpad and Touchpad. This Mini-Tutorial Video includes a worksheet. .	Slope
Closed Captioned Video: Slope of a Line Connecting Two Points	Closed Captioned Video: Slope of a Line Connecting Two Points In this TI Nspire tutorial, the Graph window is to find the slope of two points connected by a line. This video supports the TI-Nspire Clickpad and Touchpad. This Mini-Tutorial Video includes a worksheet. .	Slope
Collections in a Box: Parallel and Perpendicular Lines	This cheat sheet gathers together the resources on the topic of parallel and perpendicular lines. See the descriptions and links below. Each link takes you to a collection of resources around that topic. The middle column indicates the number of resources available and the third column takes you to page on Media4Math where those resources can be found. Subscribers can download the PDF version of this cheat sheet. Click Preview to see the HTML version.	Geometric Constructions with Points and Lines, Parallel Lines and Perpendicular Lines
Definition--Fraction Concepts--Improper Fraction	body { table { width: 50%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 2px solid green; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;} th, td { border: 1px solid green; padding: 5px; text-align: center; } } Improper Fraction Topic Fractions Definition An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.	Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Definition--Slope Concepts--Delta x	Delta x Topic Slope Definition Delta x is the change in the x-coordinate in a linear relationship. Description The term Delta x is fundamental to understanding slope as it represents the horizontal change in a line’s position. In real-world applications, Delta x can represent the distance traveled over time in physics and engineering contexts.	Slope
Definition--Slope Concepts--Delta y	Delta y Topic Slope Definition Delta y is the change in the y-coordinate in a linear relationship. Description The term Delta y signifies the vertical change, essential for calculating slope used in graphing and data interpretation. In practical scenarios, Delta y can illustrate changes in temperature over time or the rise in elevation in geography.	Slope
Definition--Slope Concepts--Grade	Grade Topic Slope Definition Grade is a ratio indicating the steepness of a slope. Description The term Grade commonly refers to the angle of elevation or slope expressed as a percentage. In engineering, grades are crucial for designing roads and railways, ensuring safety and efficiency.	Slope
Definition--Slope Concepts--Gradient	Gradient Topic Slope Definition Gradient represents the rate of change of a quantity. Description The Gradient measures how steep a line is, calculated by the ratio of the rise to run. This concept is significant in fields like physics and economics where gradients can represent relationships between variables.	Slope
Definition--Slope Concepts--Negative Slope	Negative Slope Topic Slope Definition Negative Slope indicates a decrease in value as x increases. Description The Negative Slope signifies that as one variable increases, the other decreases, often used in economics to depict inverse relationships. This term finds relevance in real-world scenarios like demand curves which slope downwards.	Slope
Definition--Slope Concepts--Pitch	Pitch Topic Slope Definition Pitch refers to the steepness of a slope in a real-world context. Description Pitch is commonly applied in construction and design fields to denote the angle of roofs and ramps. This is essential in architecture, especially when dealing with drainage and material use.	Slope
Definition--Slope Concepts--Point-Slope Form	Point-Slope Form Topic Slope Definition Point-Slope Form is a way to express linear equations given the slope and a point on the line. Description The Point-Slope Form is crucial in algebra for identifying linear relationships given the slope and a point on the line. Understanding this concept aids in graphing lines efficiently and is foundational in higher mathematics. For a complete collection of terms related to Slope click on this link: Slope Collection.	Point-Slope Form
Definition--Slope Concepts--Positive Slope	Positive Slope Topic Slope Definition Positive Slope indicates an increase in value as x increases. Description The Positive Slope indicates that as x grows, y also rises, signifying direct relationships in data analysis. This principle enables predictions in various analytics and trends. For a complete collection of terms related to Slope click on this link: Slope Collection.	Slope
Definition--Slope Concepts--Slope	Slope Topic Slope Definition Slope measures the steepness of a line. Description Slope is a fundamental concept in mathematics, expressing the ratio of vertical rise to horizontal run. This is vital for understanding linear functions, essential in fields such as physics, economics, and data science. For a complete collection of terms related to Slope click on this link: Slope Collection.	Slope
Definition--Slope Concepts--Slope Formula	Slope Formula Topic Slope Definition The Slope Formula calculates the rate of change. Description The Slope Formula is typically represented as This formula is a cornerstone in algebra, enabling students to analyze linear equations effectively.	Slope