Slope Slider

In this activity, students adjust slider bars which adjust the coefficients and constants of a linear function and examine how their changes affect the graph. The equation of the line can be in slope-intercept form or standard form. This activity allows students to explore linear equations, slopes, and y-intercepts and their visual representation on a graph. This activity includes supplemental materials, including background information about the topics covered, a description of how to use the application, and exploration questions for use with the java applet.

Resource ID#: 25626 Type: Virtual Manipulative

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Direct Link: http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/SlopeSlider/

General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics

Grade Level(s): 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators , Students

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Java Plugin

Instructional Time: 15 Minute(s)

Keywords: slope, intercept, standard form, graph linear function

Instructional Component Type(s): Virtual Manipulative, Educational Software / Tool, Teaching Idea

Instructional Design Framework(s): Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1)

Resource Collection: General Collection

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