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Author
Michael
Subject
Mathematics
Difficulty
8th Grade
generate an independent practice assignment based on the skill of finding the slope of a line between two points using the slope formula. Page 1 should contain 6 practice problems (2 problems that have a positive slope, 2 problems that have a negative slope, 1 problem that has a zero slope, and 1 problem that has an undefined slope). Page 2 should have 4 word problems similar to (but with different context) "A climber is on a hike. After 2 hours he is at an altitude of 400 feet. After 6 hour...
This resource focuses on teaching students how to calculate the slope of a line using the coordinate formula m = (y₂ - y₁) / (x₂ - x₁). It provides a clear breakdown of the formula, illustrated with a worked example. Students are guided through success criteria that ensure they correctly identify points, substitute them into the formula, and simplify their answers. Practice problems follow, allowing students to apply their learning independently. The resource also includes real-world applications of slope, such as hiking altitude changes, temperature variations, car depreciation, and plant growth, emphasizing the concept of rate of change. Finally, students are prompted to connect the mathematical concept of slope with practical situations, enhancing their understanding of its significance.