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TOPICS COVERED:
1. Writing equations of lines
2. Finding x- and y- intercepts of lines
3. Graphing lines from their given equations
This package describes the procedure for writing and graphing equations of lines. It can be used as a lecture, by home schooling parents or for self-study. It is written in a light, almost conversational style with annotated examples throughout.
This is not a classroom lesson plan, nor is it a creative/theoretical exploration of the meaning of lines -- it just helps you perform or teach the basic algebraic and geometric concepts! Also available as separate files are 4 worksheets.
Please note: this package was originally written by hand on a tablet PC and this is my attempt to combine word processing and pen-based technology. My students always like me to "handwrite" their notes/worksheets, so much of my material currently exists in a handwritten form. (Easy to handwrite, annotate etc.) Feel free to re-type in a more conventional format if that suits your situation better, but please do remember the copywrite!
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 License.
This package, and the accompanying worksheets are completely free. All I ask is that you refer other teachers to this site so that they can download and review these sheets themselves.
Some worksheets have answers included, some do not. If you would like any missing answers (handwritten, of course!) then feel free to email me and I'll be happy to provide. sarah@rainsberger.ca
You have some very clear explanations that will help me help my special needs kids to learn these concepts.
August 7, 2011
This is just wonderful. I just lectured on these topics last evening (Intermediate Algebra college course) and your summary is very useful for those who missed class. Thank you for sharing this great resource!
July 14, 2011
I like that it ties together the different equations.
October 3, 2010
Thanks for posting something specific you like about the file. It's good to know what does/doesn't work about the package.
October 3, 2010
This is a fabulous detailed overview/summary/review of lines including point/slope, slope-intercept and standard form. It covers how to find the equation of a line and how to choose an equation to work with based on your data. Horizontal and vertical lines are also covered.
It provides rules for the standard form (which are rarely given in a textbook) and how to convert from point slope or slope intercept to standard form. Then she provides various methods for graphing lines. The handout also includes sample problems and solutions. This is a fabulous guide.
October 3, 2010
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a detailed description of the product. I'm sure others will find it helpful when deciding whether or not to download. I'm glad you found the file useful!
October 3, 2010
Good, helpful explanation
October 3, 2010
I just downloaded this but upon inspection it looks very useful. I like the handwritten format!
August 9, 2006
Thank you! My students did, too. I remember walking into class feeling so proud once that I had actually *typed* up a test, and they went nuts on me. They told me that they liked seeing things in my handwriting because it was like I was talking to them. And all this time I thought I was just being lazy. . . :)
Warmly, Sarah.
September 7, 2006
May I use this material for a distance learning course?
July 24, 2011
Yes, it's OK to include them exactly as is, and I would appreciate a link to the course/institution so that I know where they are being used.
If you post them on a website, please include a referring link back to my TPT site (either the page for the worksheet itself, or my main teacher page) so that students know where they can look for more/similar sheets. (I haven't updated in a while, but more are coming soon.) I would still like anything of mine being used on the web to link back to the entire collection.
The whole reason to post them is for teachers, parents and students to use them. They are provided freely, and as long as you don't sell them directly, you can use them!
July 24, 2011
Hi,
I love your notes. I downloaded your notes, but is it o.k. to post them on my site, copyright intact? I respect your copyright and won't post them for my students to use without your permission.
I teach intermediate algebra at the college level. We just covered this material last evening, so my students could really benefit from your notes. They are a great study aid as well as a nice outline for teachers to use.
Have a good day,
Sam Qureshi
July 14, 2011
Hi, Sam. Thanks for your question. It's OK to post them as long as you send me the link to the page where they're posted so I can see how they're being displayed and as long as you include a referring link back to my TPT site (either the page for the worksheet itself, or my main teacher page). I would still like anything of mine posted out there to link back to the entire collection. And while I know I haven't added any new notes recently, I keep thinking I'm going to, so I'd like people looking for more to find me on this website. Thanks, Sarah.
July 14, 2011
I'm a retired professional math tutor with 18 years of experience tutoring, teaching, administering and advising high school and university students. Many people use tutoring as a stepping stone to gain experience for a career in teaching. Others stumble into it later in life as an interesting endeavour on the side. Few choose to devote themselves to the art and craft of tutoring one-on-one. I did.
