Exploring Linear Equations

Author

Randy Lobe

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Math: Algebra I: Linear Functions

Level

6-8
9-12

Activity Time

45 Minutes

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Student Worksheet - Exploring Linear Equations SW.doc

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Exploring Linear Equations

Activity Overview

This is meant to be an introduction to the equation of a line from the slope and y-intercept of the line.

Before the Activity

Make a copy of the student worksheet for each student. The Explorint_Linear_Equations.tns file will need to be put on each student's Nspire.

During the Activity

Have students go through the activity handout. Teacher should circulate to make sure students are moving through the lesson.

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Author

Randy Lobe

Alignment

Standards Alignment

Textbook Alignment

Subject Area

Math: Algebra I: Linear Functions

Level

6-8
9-12

Activity Time

45 Minutes

TI Calculator

TI-Nspire™

TI-Nspire™ CAS

Other Materials

Student Worksheet - Exploring Linear Equations SW.doc

Resource Types

Lessons

Report an Issue

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