Math: Linear Functions

These sites are about linear functions. Interactive tools show changes in the graph of a function with changes in the slope and intercept. See example problems, problem solving guides, and video lessons. Also included is a link to the eThemes resource on Quadratic Functions.

Grades

• 7,
• 8,
• 9

Links

• Making a T-Chart

  Here is information on making a T-chart to graph a linear function.

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• Purplemath

  See these math lesson plans, activities, online tutoring, quizzes, and guides.

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• NCTM Standards

  Here are the NCTM standards for math education.

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• Introduction to Linear Functions

  This lesson plan discusses linear functions and provides links to interactive activities.

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• Graphs and Functions

  This lesson plan investigates the correlations between a function and it's graph.

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• Shodor

  These are math and science lessons with interactive activities and other tools. A search for "linear functions" brings up many helpful activities and lesson plans.

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• Linear Function Graphical Explorer

  This interactive tool allows students to see the effect of changing the slope and intercept on the graph of that function. Also included are a description of linear functions, and "things to try" in the interactive tool. NOTE: Site contains ads.

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• Linear Functions Applet

  This site offers an interactive graphing function, and some questions and answers to help students understand linear functions. NOTE: Site contains ads.

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• Graphing Linear Functions

  Here is a description of linear functions with the form f(x) = m x b. Example functions and their graphs are included. NOTE: Site contains ads.

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• eThemes Resource: Math: Quadratic Functions

  These sites are about quadratic functions and parabolas. Learn about factoring quadratics and factoring methods, quadratic graphing, solving quadratics, deriving quadratic equations, and using the equations. Includes examples of real world applications, games, lesson plans, printable worksheets, and exercises. There are also links to eThemes Resources on algebra and conic sections.

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Education Standards

• MO
  • A.1.D
  • A.4.A
• AR
  • DIP.5.AI.7
  • DIP.5.AI.7
  • DIP.5.AI.7
  • RF.1.AII.4
• AU
  • 1.1.1
  • 6.1
  • 6.1
  • AM2.10
  • AM2.11
  • AM2.3
  • AM2.7
  • AM4.1
  • AM4.2
  • FM3.7
• DE
  • 2.2.5
  • 2.3.3
  • 3.1.1
• IL
  • 8.11.19
  • 8.8.01
• UT
  • II.2.c
  • II.2.d

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Created: November 29, 2010 at 15:32 | Updated: May 07, 2013 at 15:37