“Algebra 1 'Slow It Down' Series: Graph Linear y = mx + b Using a Table of Values Relay Activity - Digital - Distance Learning”

DIGITAL AND PRINT: Six rounds provide practice graphing linear functions in the form y = mx + b / slope-intercept form by completing a table of values for each equation, plotting the ordered pairs / solutions, and drawing a line through the points.

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What is the Algebra 1 “Slow It Down” Series?

The Algebra 1 “Slow It Down” Series is ideal for teachers who are looking for concentrated practice on a single skill or a limited set of skills. These work well for students who need additional focused practice to master a skill.

As part of the Algebra 1 “Slow It Down” Series, the focus of this activity is practice limited to graphing linear equations ONLY in slope-intercept form using a table of values.

Another related “Slow It Down” activity available individually or bundled is:

• Graph Linear Ax + By = C Using a Table of Values "Slow It Down" Relay Activity

For a mixed review with equations in both slope-intercept form and standard form, try:

• Graph Linear Functions Using A Table of Values Relay Activity

The money-saving bundle with all three activities is:

• Graph Linear Using Tables – “Slow It Down” Activity BUNDLE

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Separate students into groups of four and give each student their own copy of Round 1. Students should discuss the problem as they work on it and agree on the correct answer. Once each student in the group has the correct answer, ONE person from the group takes ONE Round 1 sheet to have it checked by the teacher.

If the answer is correct, the student then picks up four copies of Round 2 for the group. If the answer is not correct, the teacher sends the student back so the group can correct Round 1.

Groups continue working until each round is completed and checked by the teacher for accuracy.

This activity works well early in a lesson when students are actively learning a new skill. The discussion and collaboration in the small groups enhance the students’ learning.

The answer key for the teacher is included.

***DIGITAL COMPATIBLE: Through Easel Activities, this product contains an INTERACTIVE PDF. Text boxes and instructions for online use are already included. You will be able to further annotate and customize it for your digital learning needs. Underlying content is not editable. Your students will complete the digital PDF and submit it to you for review via Google Classroom or other LMS.

CCSS: Define, evaluate, and compare functions.

8.F.A.1 Understand that a function is a rule that assigns to each input exactly one output. The graph of a function is the set of ordered pairs consisting of an input and the corresponding output.

CCSS: Interpret functions that arise in applications in terms of the context.

HSF.IF.B.4 For a function that models a relationship between two quantities, interpret key features of graphs and tables in terms of the quantities, and sketch graphs showing key features given a verbal description of the relationship. 

CCSS: Analyze functions using different representations.

HSF.IF.C.7 Graph functions expressed symbolically and show key features of the graph, by hand in simple cases and using technology for more complicated cases.

HSF.IF.C.7a Graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima.

TEKS: Linear functions, equations, and inequalities.

A1.3.C Linear functions, equations, and inequalities. The student applies the mathematical process standards when using graphs of linear functions, key features, and related transformations to represent in multiple ways and solve, with and without technology, equations, inequalities, and systems of equations. The student is expected to: graph linear functions on the coordinate plane and identify key features, including x-intercept, y-intercept, zeros, and slope, in mathematical and real-world problems.

VA SOL: Equations and Inequalities.

EI.A.6.c The student will graph linear equations in two variables.

Teacher Setup:

Print enough copies (one-sided) for each student to have his/her own. Cut pages on the dotted lines to separate rounds into separate stacks (all of Round 1 is in one stack, Round 2 is in a different stack, etc.).

After handing out Round 1, keep stacks of Round 2, Round 3, etc. and only allow students to take the next round in order when their group is ready for it.

Included in the package:

· Six relay rounds

· Answer Key for Teacher

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