Support · Mathematics Advanced 11–12 – Year 11 · Introduction to differentiation

Support Solve problems by determining the velocity of a particle moving in a straight line, given its displacement from a point as a function of time

Resources for the prerequisite content of this dot point: earlier-stage (or earlier sub-level) dot points in the same strand that students usually need first. Use these to fill gaps before or alongside the core lesson.

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Prerequisite dot points

Determine the gradient and y -intercept of a straight line from its graph and apply these values to determine the equation of the line

Stage 5 · Linear relationships B Draft mapping

Find the equation of a straight line in the form y = mx + c, given the gradient/slope and the y -intercept of the line

Stage 5 · Linear relationships B Draft mapping

  • Interactive toolStarter
    Mathsisfun: Equation of a Straight Line
    Maths Is Fun · Interactive (browser) · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · No prep
    Use it for: Adjust m and b to see the line change.
  • WorksheetDrill
    Kuta free worksheet: Writing linear equations
    Kuta Software · PDF · Printable PDF · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · Answers included, No prep, Printable
    Use it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on writing linear equations; good for drill or homework.

Find the equation of a straight line that is parallel or perpendicular to another given line by applying y = mx + c

Stage 5 · Linear relationships B Draft mapping