Both the students and I have been enjoying the challenge.
We are in our function unit,
Learning about y=mx+b.
Yesterday, we did a series of problems for writing equations in slope intercept form
From just a point and the slope.
We started off easy.
Slope = 3, (2, 4)
Students were using graphs and tables to figure out the equation.
We reviewed how graphs are the most concrete,
How they help us visualize the line and make finding the equation very easy.
I then introduced the most abstract method,
Using the equation and plugging in the pieces.
Now students have three tools in their toolbox - graphs, tables, and equations!
My next problem was a little more difficult
With the slope = -3 and going through the point (4,1)
While some students still kept with the graph or the table,
Many tried the equation method and found the efficiency of using this method!
And at this point,
As students found success and understanding,
More often than not,
They would ask for a harder problem! :)
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