Whose Line Is It Anyway?

In this lesson, students will use graphing calculators to explore linear equations in the form y = mx + b. They will observe the graphs of equations with different values of slope and y-intercept. They will draw conclusions about how the value of slope and y-intercept are visible in the appearance of the graph.
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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 8, 9
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Graphing Calculators, Computer for Presenter, Interactive Whiteboard, Overhead Projector
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Keywords: linear equations, graphing, slope, y-intercept
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Guided Inquiry (Level 3)
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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