We are wrapping up our “More Linear Functions” unit. For the past two years, we have split point-slope formula, parallel lines, perpendicular lines, and direct variation into a second linear functions unit.
On the first day, we kept the notes short and sweet and taught students point-slope formula and how to convert the equation to slope-intercept form. We used the same activity from last year, but I did add “boxes” to the assignment. Teaching students to use “boxes” to help substitute values into the point-slope formula really helped our struggling learners. Click here for previous post.
On the second day, we did a second set of notes and used this new Stations Maze activity where students practiced a combination of point-slope formula problems. Overall, I really liked how we split this topic into two days because it helped break it down for struggling students without overwhelming them.
If you have any questions, please leave a comment! I would love to hear any teaching strategies or ideas on how you teach the point-slope formula. I can add it to this post to share with other teachers as well!
Click below for the point-slope maze activity!
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Do you have a link to the matching activity where you added the boxes? I feel like that would be great for my struggling students too!
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