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Material:
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Graphing the line y = mx + b
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| Submitted by: |
Christopher Kensy on Jun 12, 2008 |
| Date Last Modified: |
Jun 12, 2008 |
| Title: |
Using your "m" and "b" skills to graph lines |
| Description: |
Students will complete a variety of tasks and questions about the "y = mx + b" graphing technique, testing the students knowledge of the given topic. |
| Type of Task: |
Group,
Individual,
Supervised,
Supplemental Activity
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| Time Required |
30 |
| Topics: |
Graphing using y = mx + b |
| Course: |
Regents Algebra |
| Audience: |
High School
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| Prerequisites Skills: |
Students mustuderstand:
- axes (x, y and their locations)
- slope
- y-intercept
- variables
- fractions |
| Learning Objectives: |
Students will be able to:
- identify slope and y-intercept from a graph
- understand and identify the difference between a negative vs a positive slope
- Identify possible misunderstandings that students could have graphing using y = mx + b |
| Text of Learning Exercise: |
Students will be given and asked to complete a list of five (5)examples using the "y = mx + b" applet by Larry Green. After the students complete the five graphs, they will write down the five line equations they were given, answer the short answer questions that follow. |
| Additional Information URL: |
http://www.ltcconline.net/greenl/java/BasicAlgebra/LineGraph/LineGraph.htm |
| Assessment: |
After completing the assignment the students will write a paragraph describng the difficulty they had with the program and how it could be improved or possible difficulties they feel other students might come acrossed while graphing (using Y = mx + b). They will also be given a quiz in class the next day, identifying various graphs and their equations. |
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