Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Graphing
Quick review of graphing fundamentals:
Table of values
The x and y axes
Solving a simple real world linear problem
Graphing the problem
Determining the pattern
Determining the equation
Use of the equation to solve other variations
Lesson 2 : Slope / Y – Intercept Form
Review of the slope / y-intercept form of a straight line
Standard form of linear relations
Conditions for standard form
Conversion of slope / y-intercept form to standard form
Conversion of standard form to slope / y-intercept form
Graphing linear equations in standard form
2 strategies to use
Lesson 3: Special Cases
Parallel lines
Condition for parallel lines
Strategy for determining parallel lines
Perpendicular lines
Condition for perpendicular lines
Strategy for determining perpendicular lines
Horizontal lines
Condition for horizontal lines
Strategy for determining horizontal lines
Vertical lines
Condition for vertical lines
Strategy for determining vertical lines
Lesson 4: Equation of the Line (Special Situations)
Finding the equation of the line:
Parallel to x-axis and passing through a point
Perpendicular to a given equation and passing through a point
Parallel to another equation with same y-intercept
Perpendicular to a line and passing through a point
Lesson 5: Scatter Plots
Understanding and interpreting scatter plots:
Description of relationships
Determining slopes
Explanation of correlations
Line of best fit
Here are a few sample questions for you to practice. The answers are given at the end.