Lessons for 8.F.B.4
Constant rate of change and linear tablesA function is linear exactly when equal steps in the input always give equal steps in the output.Lesson
Interpreting the numbers in a modelSaying what the starting value, the rate or the factor means in the units of the situation.Lesson
Reading a linear function from its graphTaking the starting value and the steady change off the picture and writing the rule.Lesson
Linear functions in contextNaming what the starting value and the rate of change mean for the quantities in a situation.Lesson
Modeling with linear relationshipsChoose the variables, fit the line, read a prediction off it, and say where the model stops making sense.Lesson
Building a model from a descriptionTurning a written account of a situation into a rule, with each quantity named and its units stated.Lesson
Rate of changeHow much the output moves for each step of the input.Lesson
Slope-intercept formIn y = mx + b, m is the slope and b is where it starts.Lesson
Printable Worksheets
Constant rate of change and linear tables worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Interpreting the numbers in a model worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Reading a linear function from its graph worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Linear functions in context worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Modeling with linear relationships worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Building a model from a description worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Rate of change worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Slope-intercept form worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview