Standard 2: Write, solve and graph linear equations, functions and inequalities in one and two variables.

Students are asked to explain the relationship between a given linear equation and both a point on its graph and a point not on its graph.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are asked to graph a linear function and to find the intercepts of the function as well as the maximum and minimum of the function within a given interval of the domain.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are asked to explain the relationship between a given linear equation and both a point on its graph and a point not on its graph.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are asked to solve a multistep inequality.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are asked to solve a linear inequality in one variable.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are asked to solve a linear equation in one variable.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are asked to solve a linear equation in one variable with fractional coefficients.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are asked to solve a linear equation in one variable.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are asked to identify the slope of a line parallel to a given line and write an equation for the line given a point.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are asked if one linear equation follows from another that is assumed to be true.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are asked to interpret key features of a graph (intercepts and intervals over which the graph is increasing) in the context of a problem situation.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are given verbal descriptions of two functions and are asked to describe an appropriate domain for each.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are asked to identify and describe the domains of two functions given their graphs.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are asked to write a function given its graph.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are given a table of values and are asked to write a linear function.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are asked to write a function to model the relationship between two variables described in a real-world context.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are asked to graph an equation in two variables given in context.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are asked to identify the slope of a line perpendicular to a given line and write an equation for the line given a point.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are asked to graph all solutions for a non-strict <= or >= linear inequality in the coordinate plane.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are asked to graph a strict < or > linear inequality in the coordinate plane.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are given a linear function in context and asked to interpret its parameters in the context of a problem.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are given a linear function in context and asked to interpret its parameters in the context of a problem.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are asked to write an equation in three variables from a verbal description.

Note: This task may assess skills that exceed the general expectation for this mathematical concept at this grade level.  The task is intended for students who have demonstrated mastery within the scope of instruction who may be ready for a more rigorous extensions of the content. As with all materials, ensure to gauge the readiness of students or adapt according to students needs prior to administration.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are asked to write an equation in two variables from a verbal description.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are asked to determine the constraint on a profit equation and to interpret solutions as being viable or not in the context of the problem.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are asked to write and solve an equation that models a given problem.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are given a real world context and asked to model the situation by writing and then solving a multistep inequality.

Type: Formative Assessment

This lesson is on motion of objects. Students will learn what factors affect the speed of an object through experimentation with gumballs rolling down an incline. The students will collect data through experimenting, create graphs from the data, interpret the slope of the graphs and create equations of lines from data points and the graph. They will understand the relationship of speed and velocity and be able to relate the velocity formula to the slope intercept form of the equation of a line.

Type: Lesson Plan

Students will investigate falling objects with very low air friction.

Type: Lesson Plan

This activity has students apply their knowledge to distinguish between numerical data that can be modeled in linear or exponential forms. Students will create mathematical models (graph, equation) that represent the data and compare these models in terms of the information they show and their limitations. Students will use the models to compute additional information to predict future outcomes and make conjectures based on these predictions.

Type: Lesson Plan

Students use systems of equations and inequalities to solve real world budgeting problems involving two variables.

Type: Lesson Plan

Students will solve multiple systems of equations using two methods: graphing and substitution. This will help students to make a connection between the two methods and realize that they will indeed get the same solution graphically and algebraically.  Students will compare the two methods and think about ways to decide which method to use for a particular problem. This lesson connects prior instruction on solving systems of equations graphically with using algebraic methods to solve systems of equations.

Type: Lesson Plan

In this lesson, students will apply their knowledge to model a real-world linear situation in a variety of ways. They will analyze a situation in which 2 candles burn at different rates. They will create a table of values, determine a linear equation, and graph each to determine if and when the candles will ever be the same height. They will also determine the domain and range of their functions and determine whether there are constraints on their functions.

Type: Lesson Plan

The Turning Tires MEA provides students with an engineering problem in which they must work as a team to design a procedure to select the best tire material for certain situations. The main focus of the MEA is applying surface area concepts and algebra through modeling.

Model Eliciting Activities, MEAs, are open-ended, interdisciplinary problem-solving activities that are meant to reveal students’ thinking about the concepts embedded in realistic situations. Click here to learn more about MEAs and how they can transform your classroom.

Type: Lesson Plan

Students will graph distance/velocity data of real galaxies to arrive at their own value of the Hubble constant (H). Once they have calculated their own value of H, they will use it to determine distances to real galaxies with known recessional velocities.

Type: Lesson Plan

Students write and solve linear equations from real-life situations. 

Type: Lesson Plan

A discovery investigation for the slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines. Students write the equations of lines parallel and/or perpendicular to a given line through a given point. Directions for using graph paper or x-y coordinate pegboards are given.

Type: Lesson Plan

Learn how to create systems of linear equations to represent contextual situations in this interactive tutorial.

This part 6 in a 7-part series. Click below to explore the other tutorials in the series. 

• Part 1: Solving Systems of Linear Equations: Using Graphs
• Part 2: Solving Systems of Linear Equations: Substitution
• Part 3: Solving Systems of Linear Equations: Basic Elimination
• Part 4: Solving Systems of Linear Equations: Advanced Elimination
• Part 5: Solving Systems of Linear Equations: Connecting Algebraic Methods to Graphing
• Part 7: Solving Systems of Linear Equations: Word Problems (Coming soon)

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Learn how to interpret key features of linear functions and translate between representations of linear functions through exploring jobs for teenagers in this interactive tutorial. 

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Learn how to solve and graph compound inequalities and determine if solutions are viable in part 2 of this interactive tutorial series.

Click HERE to open Part 1.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Learn how to write equations in two variables in this interactive tutorial. 

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Learn how to solve and graph one variable inequalities, including compound inequalities, in part 1 of this interactive tutorial series.

Click HERE to open Part 2.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Learn to graph linear inequalities in two variables to display their solutions as you complete this interactive tutorial.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Learn to determine the number of possible solutions for a linear equation with this interactive tutorial.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Write linear inequalities for different money situations in this interactive tutorial.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Nick Moore discusses his research behind optimizing wing design using inspiration from animals and how they swim and fly.

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Type: Perspectives Video: Expert

It's important to stay inside the lines of your project constraints to finish in time and under budget. This NASA systems engineer explains how constraints can actually promote creativity and help him solve problems!

Type: Perspectives Video: Expert

Angela Dial discusses how she solves systems of equations to determine how the composition of ocean floor sediment has changed over 65 million years to help reveal more information regarding climate change.

Type: Perspectives Video: Professional/Enthusiast

Have a need for speed? Get out your spreadsheet! Race car drivers use algebraic formulas and spreadsheets to optimize car performance.

Type: Perspectives Video: Professional/Enthusiast

If you are having trouble understanding variables, this video might help you see the light.

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Type: Perspectives Video: Teaching Idea

This video demonstrates solving a word problem by creating a system of linear equations that represents the situation and solving them using elimination.

Type: Tutorial

In this video, you will learn about Rene Descartes, and how he bridged the gap between algebra and geometry.

Type: Tutorial

This lecture shows how algebra is used to solve problems involving mixtures of solutions of different concentrations.

Type: Tutorial

When should a system of equations with multiple variables be used to solve an Algebra problem, instead of using a single equation with a single variable?

Type: Video/Audio/Animation

The point-slope form of the equation for a line can describe any non-vertical line in the Cartesian plane, given the slope and the coordinates of a single point which lies on the line.

Type: Video/Audio/Animation

The two point form of the equation for a line can describe any non-vertical line in the Cartesian plane, given the coordinates of two points which lie on the line.

Type: Video/Audio/Animation