Introduction to Slope NOTES & PRACTICE

This resource was developed to partially meet the requirements of the 8th Grade Functions Standards below, with primary focus on SLOPE/RATE OF CHANGE:

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.F.A.2
Compare properties of two functions each represented in a different way (algebraically, graphically, numerically in tables, or by verbal descriptions). For example, given a linear function represented by a table of values and a linear function represented by an algebraic expression, determine which function has the greater rate of change.

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.F.B.4
Construct a function to model a linear relationship between two quantities. Determine the rate of change and initial value of the function from a description of a relationship or from two (x, y) values, including reading these from a table or from a graph. Interpret the rate of change and initial value of a linear function in terms of the situation it models, and in terms of its graph or a table of values.

It contains the following resources:

1) Introduction to Slope NOTES & PRACTICE PROBLEMS

· Types of Slopes QUICK DRILL* [Display in Separate PPT File]

· Graphs

· Tables

· Coordinates

· Equations**

· Comparing Slopes in Different Contexts

2) Multiple Choice TEST PRACTICE

3_ Answer Keys to All Parts

*A version of the Quick Drill for Google Forms included

**Equations: There is an OPTIONAL challenge included which teaches students how to convert an equation in standard form to slope-intercept. However, this skill is NOT found anywhere in the 8th grade standards and is introduced in 9th grade.