Linear Equations Activities

I love starting the linear function unit in Algebra with an easy introduction to slope intercept form.

Linear Equations Activities #1: Slope-Intercept Intro

We focus on identifying the pieces—what is the starting point (y-intercept), and what is the change (slope)? Using matching activities here helps students recognize the structure before they have to create it themselves. A great way to build this recognition is through linear equations matching activity like the ones you can instantly create and customize with the Math Activity Accelerator. 

Linear Equations Activities #2: Graphing Linear Equations in Slope Intercept Form

Students take a starting point (the intercept) and use their slope skills to move across the graph. This is where the visual and kinesthetic nature of linear equations activities really pays off—they can physically see the line growing. This is another great place for a cut and paste activity or even a linear functions scavenger hunt, like the ones you can instantly create and customize with the Math Activity Accelerator.
 

Linear Equations Activities #3: Standard Form

It’s important for students to understand that slope intercept and standard form are graphing the same line. Remind students that they aren’t doing something totally different, they are still graphing lines, but sometimes the lines are written in different ways. Again, cut and paste activities save the day so that students can match graphs with equations written in both standard and slope intercept form to strengthen their understanding that these are the same thing, just in different forms. The Math Activity Accelerator is a great tool to create these instantly and you can even change the number of problems to make differentiation a breeze.

Linear Equations Activities #4: Point-Slope Form For a Line

Point slope form is both fun and confusing. Using an engaging activity like a scavenger hunt or cut and paste is a great way to get students making the connections between standard form, slope-intercept form, and point slope form. You can instantly create all of these activities for point-slope form and create point slope form PDF for free when you sign up for the Math Activity Accelerator free plan.

Printable Linear Equation Activities in One Click

Stop the worksheet fatigue and give your students a way to actually master linear functions. You can find every activity mentioned in this post in the Linear Equations unit of the Math Activity Accelerator! It’s a complete toolkit designed to take the stress out of your Linear Equations unit.