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Support Find derivatives of constant and linear functions

Resources for the prerequisite content of this dot point: earlier-stage (or earlier sub-level) dot points in the same strand that students usually need first. Use these to fill gaps before or alongside the core lesson.

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Prerequisite dot points

Recognise and describe linear relationships in real-life contexts

Stage 5 · Linear relationships B Draft mapping

Interpret the coefficient of x(m) as the gradient/slope, and the constant (c) as the y-intercept for equations of the form y = mx + c

Stage 5 · Linear relationships B Draft mapping

  • Interactive toolStarter
    Mathsisfun: Equation of a Straight Line
    Maths Is Fun · Interactive (browser) · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · No prep
    Use it for: Adjust m and b to see the line change.
  • SimulationStarterDrill
    PhET Graphing Lines
    PhET Interactive Simulations · Interactive (browser) · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · Hands-on, No prep
    Use it for: Explore gradient and intercept; the Line Game screen gives quick practice.
  • SimulationDrill
    PhET Graphing Slope-Intercept
    PhET Interactive Simulations · Interactive (browser) · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · Hands-on, No prep
    Use it for: Graph y = mx + c by dragging slope and intercept.
  • WorksheetDrillExit ticket
    Corbettmaths practice questions: Linear graphs: y=mx+c
    Corbettmaths · Web page · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · Answers included, No prep, Printable
    Use it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on linear graphs: y=mx+c for drill or a quick check.
  • VideoStarter
    Corbettmaths video: Linear graphs: y=mx+c
    Corbettmaths · Video · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · No prep
    Use it for: Short worked-example video on linear graphs: y=mx+c to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
  • VideoStarter
    Eddie Woo (WooTube): Basic Linear Relationships playlist
    Eddie Woo – WooTube (YouTube) · Video · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · No prep
    Use it for: Sydney teacher Eddie Woo's recorded lessons on linear relationships; play a clip to model a method or for revision.

Identify and describe features of different types of graphs based on their equations

Stage 5 · Non-linear relationships C (Path) Draft mapping

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