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Application of Slopes

Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Linear Functions
Level
9-12
Activity Time
15 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire Version
1.7
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS

Application of Slopes

Activity Overview

Students will apply the concept of slope to a real-world problem about building a staircase. They will use the slope ratio, vertical change over horizontal change, to find the slope of staircase. Then, students will recognize how a positive or negative slope applies in a real-world situation.

Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Linear Functions
Level
9-12
Activity Time
15 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire Version
1.7
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS
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