Lessons for 8.SP.A.3
Interpreting the numbers in a modelSaying what the starting value, the rate or the factor means in the units of the situation.Lesson
Interpreting the slope and interceptSaying what a one unit change in the explanatory variable predicts about the response, in context.Lesson
Modeling with linear relationshipsChoose the variables, fit the line, read a prediction off it, and say where the model stops making sense.Lesson
Slope-intercept formIn y = mx + b, m is the slope and b is where it starts.Lesson
Printable Worksheets
Interpreting the numbers in a model worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
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Modeling with linear relationships worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Slope-intercept form worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview