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Lesson Plan: Lesson plans were written by Maryland mathematics educators and could be used when teaching the concepts.

Goal 1 Functions and Algebra

Expectation 1.2 The student will model and interpret real-world situations using the language of mathematics and appropriate technology.

Indicator 1.2.1 The student will determine the equation for a line, solve linear equations, and/or describe the solutions using numbers, symbols, and/or graphs.

Lesson Content

Linear Relationships - Standard Form

Objectives

  • The students will use a graphing calculator to examine the association between the data points and equation of a linear relationship.
  • The students will write equations in standard form and then graph the equations using the slop-intercept form.

Other Indicators Addressed

1.1.2 The student will represent patterns and/or functional relationships in a table, as a graph, and/or by mathematical expression.

Materials Needed

Calculator Skills

  • Enter data into a list.
  • Set up an appropriate graphing window.
  • Graph equations and data points.
  • Set up and examine tables.

Assessment

  • Class discussion
  • Group work

Lesson Structure

Concept Development for this lesson uses the following worksheet: Student Government Fundraiser.
Teacher tips for using Student Government Fundraiser

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