Y=mx+b Really Is Found in Real-Life Situations.

O'Neal, Judy

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ERIC Number: EJ627141

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Publication Date: 2001

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Y=mx+b Really Is Found in Real-Life Situations.

O'Neal, Judy

Ohio Journal of School Mathematics, n43 p18-20 Spr 2001

Describes two activities that involve thinking of slope as rate of change. Uses a calculator-based laboratory, graphing calculator, appropriate probes, and web sites to make the concepts of slope and y-intercept come alive for middle grade students. (ASK)

Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Equations (Mathematics), Graphing Calculators, Internet, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Middle Schools

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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