UPDATE: Now includes two-page student worksheet!

Give your students the best foundation for a solid understanding of slope and linear functions with this fill-in guided notes activity. Students will calculate slope from a graph of a linear function as well as from a table of values, and deconstruct y = mx + b and examine the difference between the y-intercept (b) and slope (m). In addition, students will explore the difference between the dependent variable (y) and independent variable (x) and find out how to analyze a word problem and use a linear function to model a two-variable situation. Finally, students can demonstrate their understanding on the two practice pages, where they will calculate slope, y-intercept, then finally generate equations for several linear functions in slope-intercept form.

Features shown and vocabulary terms defined include slope, rate of change, coefficient, slope-intercept form, y-intercept, solving a two-step, single variable equation, as well as the m- and b-values from the equation. Full key included as well as a bonus classroom poster to keep concepts front of mind for students. This activity aligns with Common Core State Standards 8.F.A.2, 8.F.A.3, and 8.F.B.4, but can be used to review or remediate in higher-level classes such as Algebra I. Full key included. Error-free money-back guarantee!

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