Support · Mathematics Advanced 11–12 – Year 11 · Working with functions
Support Choose and apply appropriate techniques to graph a straight line given its equation
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Determine the gradient and y -intercept of a straight line from its graph and apply these values to determine the equation of the line
Stage 5 · Linear relationships B Draft mapping
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Linear graphs: gradient of a lineUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on linear graphs: gradient of a line for drill or a quick check.
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Linear graphs: y=mx+cUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on linear graphs: y=mx+c for drill or a quick check.
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Linear graphs: find equation of a lineUse it for: Short worked-example video on linear graphs: find equation of a line to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Linear graphs: gradient of a lineUse it for: Short worked-example video on linear graphs: gradient of a line to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.
Graph the equation of a straight line in any form
Stage 5 · Linear relationships C (Path) Draft mapping
- Desmos Classroom: Marbleslides (Lines)Use it for: Students adjust line equations and domains so marbles hit stars.
- Interactive toolEnrichmentGeoGebra ClassicUse it for: Dynamic geometry and graphing for constructions and proofs.
- Interactive toolStarterMathsisfun: Equation of a Straight LineUse it for: Adjust m and b to see the line change.
- SimulationDrillPhET Graphing Slope-InterceptUse it for: Graph y = mx + c by dragging slope and intercept.
- WorksheetDrillKuta free worksheet: Graphing lines in standard (general) formUse it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on graphing lines in standard (general) form; good for drill or homework.
Find the equation of a straight line in the form y = mx + c, given the gradient/slope and the y -intercept of the line
Stage 5 · Linear relationships B Draft mapping
- Interactive toolStarterMathsisfun: Equation of a Straight LineUse it for: Adjust m and b to see the line change.
- WorksheetDrillKuta free worksheet: Writing linear equationsUse it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on writing linear equations; good for drill or homework.