Illustrative Math Alignment: Grade 8 Unit 3

The formula for the Slope Formula. This is part of a collection of math formulas. 

The following section includes background information on slope. This background also includes video resources and accompanying transcripts.

What Is Slope?

Watch this video to learn about the slope formula. (The transcript is also included.)

The formula for the Slope Formula. This is part of a collection of math formulas. 

The following section includes background information on slope. This background also includes video resources and accompanying transcripts.

What Is Slope?

Watch this video to learn about the slope formula. (The transcript is also included.)

Learn different strategies for finding the slope of a line. The Strategy Packs provide alternate ways of solving the same problem, giving your students different approaches to the same problem. The goal of the Strategy Packs is to encourage your students to think strategically when solving math problems.

Note: The download is a PPT file.

Learn different strategies for finding the slope of a line. The Strategy Packs provide alternate ways of solving the same problem, giving your students different approaches to the same problem. The goal of the Strategy Packs is to encourage your students to think strategically when solving math problems.

Note: The download is a PPT file.

Learn different strategies for finding the slope of a line. The Strategy Packs provide alternate ways of solving the same problem, giving your students different approaches to the same problem. The goal of the Strategy Packs is to encourage your students to think strategically when solving math problems.

Note: The download is a PPT file.

In this Slide Show, use the Desmos graphing calculator to explore the point-slope form. To see the complete collection of Desmos Resources click on this link.

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In this Slide Show, use the Desmos graphing calculator to explore the point-slope form. To see the complete collection of Desmos Resources click on this link.

Library of Instructional Resources

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In this Slide Show, use the Desmos graphing calculator to explore the point-slope form. To see the complete collection of Desmos Resources click on this link.

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The complete set of 13 examples that make up this set of tutorials.

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The complete set of 29 examples that make up this set of tutorials.

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The complete set of 29 examples that make up this set of tutorials.

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This PowerPoint includes the 22 Tutorials on the topic of converting Linear Equations in Standard Form to Slope-Intercept Form.

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This PowerPoint includes the 22 Tutorials on the topic of converting Linear Equations in Standard Form to Slope-Intercept Form.

Library of Instructional Resources

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This PowerPoint includes the 22 Tutorials on the topic of converting Linear Equations in Standard Form to Slope-Intercept Form.

Library of Instructional Resources

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This PowerPoint includes the 22 Tutorials on the topic of converting Linear Equations in Standard Form to Slope-Intercept Form.

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This PowerPoint includes the 22 Tutorials on the topic of converting Linear Equations in Standard Form to Slope-Intercept Form.

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The complete set of 20 examples that make up this set of tutorials.

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The complete set of 8 examples that make up this set of tutorials.

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In this Slide Show, create a template for determining the equation of a line given a point and the slope of the line. This presentation requires the use of the TI-Nspire iPad App. Note: the download is a PPT.

In this Slide Show, create a template for determining the equation of a line given a point and the slope of the line. This presentation requires the use of the TI-Nspire iPad App. Note: the download is a PPT.

In this Slide Show, create a template for determining the equation of a line given a point and the slope of the line. This presentation requires the use of the TI-Nspire iPad App. Note: the download is a PPT.

<h1>INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Tutorial: The Point-Slope Form</h1><p>In this Slide Show, learn about thepoint-slope form. </p><h3> This is part of a collection of tutorials on a variety of math topics. To see the complete collection of these resources, <a href="https://www.media4math.com/instructional-resources?field_la_display_tit… on this link.</u></strong></a> </h3>

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<h2> Library of Instructional Resources </h3>

<h1>INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Tutorial: The Point-Slope Form</h1><p>In this Slide Show, learn about thepoint-slope form. </p><h3> This is part of a collection of tutorials on a variety of math topics. To see the complete collection of these resources, <a href="https://www.media4math.com/instructional-resources?field_la_display_tit… on this link.</u></strong></a> </h3>

<h3> Note: The download is a PPT file. </h3><

<h2> Library of Instructional Resources </h3>

This interactive crossword puzzle tests knowledge of key terms on the topic of the slope intercept form.

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This interactive crossword puzzle tests knowledge of key terms on the topic of the slope intercept form.

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This interactive crossword puzzle tests knowledge of key terms on the topic of the slope intercept form.

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This interactive crossword puzzle tests knowledge of key terms on the topic of the slope intercept form.

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This interactive crossword puzzle tests knowledge of key terms on the topic of the slope intercept form.

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Lesson Plan: Graphing Linear Equations

This is the second lesson in a five-part series on linear equations. It introduces students to graphing linear equations using slope-intercept form: $y = mx + b$. Students will learn to identify slope and y-intercept, plot points, and interpret graphs in real-world contexts. The lesson aligns with Common Core Standards 8.EE.B.5 and 8.EE.B.6.

In this lesson, students explore the properties of parallel and perpendicular lines in coordinate geometry. They will learn how to identify these lines based on their slopes, determine equations for parallel and perpendicular lines, and apply these concepts to solve real-world and mathematical problems.

Key concepts covered in this lesson include:

In this lesson, students explore the properties of parallel and perpendicular lines in coordinate geometry. They will learn how to identify these lines based on their slopes, determine equations for parallel and perpendicular lines, and apply these concepts to solve real-world and mathematical problems.

Key concepts covered in this lesson include:

This lesson is the first in a six-part series designed to introduce middle school students to the concept of slope. Through interactive digital resources from Media4Math, students will explore how slope represents the ratio of vertical change to horizontal change between two points on a line.

Key learning objectives include:

The lesson includes engaging digital media, practice problems, and guided activities to help students develop a strong conceptual understanding. This resource is aligned with educational standards, making it an essential part of any middle school math curriculum.

Subscribers to Media4Math can download PDF versions of the lesson plan for easy classroom use.

This lesson is the second installment in Media4Math's comprehensive six-part series on understanding slope in mathematics. It explores the relationship between slope and similar triangles, providing students with a geometric perspective on why the slope between any two distinct points on a non-vertical line remains constant.

This lesson is the second installment in Media4Math's comprehensive six-part series on understanding slope in mathematics. It explores the relationship between slope and similar triangles, providing students with a geometric perspective on why the slope between any two distinct points on a non-vertical line remains constant.

This lesson is the second installment in Media4Math's comprehensive six-part series on understanding slope in mathematics. It explores the relationship between slope and similar triangles, providing students with a geometric perspective on why the slope between any two distinct points on a non-vertical line remains constant.

This lesson is the third installment in Media4Math's comprehensive six-part series on understanding slope in mathematics. It focuses on helping students visualize and comprehend slope by engaging in hands-on activities that involve plotting points on a coordinate plane and analyzing the resulting lines.

This lesson is the third installment in Media4Math's comprehensive six-part series on understanding slope in mathematics. It focuses on helping students visualize and comprehend slope by engaging in hands-on activities that involve plotting points on a coordinate plane and analyzing the resulting lines.

This lesson is the fourth installment in Media4Math's comprehensive six-part series on understanding slope in mathematics. It focuses on helping students differentiate among the four types of slope: positive, negative, zero, and undefined. Through interactive activities and visual aids, students will analyze how each type of slope affects the direction of a line on a graph.

This lesson is the fourth installment in Media4Math's comprehensive six-part series on understanding slope in mathematics. It focuses on helping students differentiate among the four types of slope: positive, negative, zero, and undefined. Through interactive activities and visual aids, students will analyze how each type of slope affects the direction of a line on a graph.

This lesson is the fourth installment in Media4Math's comprehensive six-part series on understanding slope in mathematics. It focuses on helping students differentiate among the four types of slope: positive, negative, zero, and undefined. Through interactive activities and visual aids, students will analyze how each type of slope affects the direction of a line on a graph.

This lesson is the fourth installment in Media4Math's comprehensive six-part series on understanding slope in mathematics. It focuses on helping students differentiate among the four types of slope: positive, negative, zero, and undefined. Through interactive activities and visual aids, students will analyze how each type of slope affects the direction of a line on a graph.

This lesson is the fourth installment in Media4Math's comprehensive six-part series on understanding slope in mathematics. It focuses on helping students differentiate among the four types of slope: positive, negative, zero, and undefined. Through interactive activities and visual aids, students will analyze how each type of slope affects the direction of a line on a graph.

This lesson is the fifth installment in Media4Math's comprehensive six-part series on understanding slope in mathematics. It introduces students to the slope formula, a fundamental tool in algebra for determining the steepness and direction of a line between two points on a coordinate plane.

This lesson is the fifth installment in Media4Math's comprehensive six-part series on understanding slope in mathematics. It introduces students to the slope formula, a fundamental tool in algebra for determining the steepness and direction of a line between two points on a coordinate plane.

Topic

Linear Functions

Description

This example demonstrates how to graph a linear function with a slope of 2 and a y-intercept of 3. The process involves three key steps: first, plotting the y-intercept at (0, 3); second, using the slope to find another point on the line; and finally, connecting these points to form the line.

Topic

Linear Functions

Description

This example illustrates the process of graphing a linear function with a slope of -4 and a y-intercept of 0. The method involves three main steps: plotting the y-intercept at the origin (0, 0), using the slope to determine a second point on the line, and connecting these points to create the linear graph.

Topic

Linear Functions

Description

This example demonstrates the process of graphing a linear function with a slope of 0 and a y-intercept of 5. The procedure involves three key steps: plotting the y-intercept at (0, 5), recognizing that a slope of 0 results in a horizontal line, and drawing the line parallel to the x-axis through the y-intercept.

Topic

Linear Functions

Description

This example illustrates the process of graphing a linear function with a slope of 0 and a y-intercept of -5. The method involves three main steps: plotting the y-intercept at (0, -5), recognizing that a slope of 0 results in a horizontal line, and drawing the line parallel to the x-axis through the y-intercept.

Topic

Linear Functions

Description

This example demonstrates how to graph a linear function with a slope of 0 and a y-intercept of 0. The process involves recognizing that this special case results in a horizontal line coinciding with the x-axis. The line passes through the origin (0, 0) and extends infinitely in both directions along the x-axis.

Topic

Linear Functions

Description

This example illustrates the process of graphing a linear function with a slope of 0.5 and a y-intercept of 3. The method involves three main steps: plotting the y-intercept at (0, 3), using the slope to determine a second point on the line, and connecting these points to create the linear graph.