Objectives
Students determine the equation to a straight line given the y intercept and information about the gradient. Students find patterns in the series of straight lines in order to generate a single equation for the family of straight lines. Specific calculator techniques are also covered in the activity.
Vocabulary
- Gradient
- Rise / Run
- Y-Intercept
- Parameter
- Independent Variable
- Dependent Variable
- Family of linear functions
About the Lesson
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Part One of a Four Part Series. In this activity students determine the equation to a family of straight lines given the y intercept and gradient (by calculation). Students then generate the family of straight lines by developing a general formula and corresponding parameter. A full series of videos are available for students to watch to assist with completing the activity or activity series.