Give your students more fundamentals for a solid understanding of slope and linear functions with this fill-in guided notes activity. Students will investigate the differences between positive and negative slopes, as well as learn how to determine from a graph when a slope is greater than or less than one. This activity guides students through several visual examples, and demonstrates how to analyze a word problem and use a linear function to model a two-variable situation where the dependent variable shrinks instead of grows as the independent variable increases. Finally, students can demonstrate their understanding on the two practice pages, where they will calculate slope, then generate equations for several linear functions in slope-intercept form. This activity is the perfect follow-up to my Introduction to Slope activity, and could be used as a second or third day in your Linear Functions unit.

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!

Don’t miss the first part of this concept: my Introduction to Slope resource! And for a fun practice game your students will love, check out my Linear Function Card Sort Activity!

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