Support · Stage 5 · Linear relationships B
Support Interpret the coefficient of x(m) as the gradient/slope, and the constant (c) as the y-intercept for equations of the form y = mx + c
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Use graphing applications to find the midpoint and gradient/slope of an interval
Stage 5 · Linear relationships A Draft mapping
- Desmos Graphing CalculatorUse it for: Graph lines, parabolas and exponentials live; find intersections to solve simultaneous equations.
- Interactive toolEnrichmentGeoGebra ClassicUse it for: Dynamic geometry and graphing for constructions and proofs.
Identify the x- and y- intercepts of lines
Stage 5 · Linear relationships A Draft mapping
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Apply the relationship gradient m = (rise)/(run) to find the gradient/slope of the interval joining the 2 points
Stage 5 · Linear relationships A Draft mapping
- Interactive toolStarterMaths Is Fun: Gradient (slope)Use it for: Interactive line showing rise over run.
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Linear graphs: gradient of a lineUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on linear graphs: gradient of a line for drill or a quick check.
- WorksheetDrillKuta free worksheet: Finding slope (gradient)Use it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on finding slope (gradient); good for drill or homework.
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Linear graphs: gradient of a lineUse it for: Short worked-example video on linear graphs: gradient of a line to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
- VideoStarterEddie Woo (WooTube): Basic Linear Relationships playlistUse it for: Sydney teacher Eddie Woo's recorded lessons on linear relationships; play a clip to model a method or for revision.