Unit 5: Linear Functions

In this unit, students will be introduced to the slope of a line as a measure of its rate of change. They will analyze slopes of oblique, horizontal and vertical lines. They will also gain an understanding of how slope is connected to everyday situations, such as the steepness of a ramp, and the incline of a treadmill. Students will explore the slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines and apply the properties of parallel and perpendicular lines to classify geometric shapes. Students will be introduced to the three forms of a linear equation, slope-intercept form, slope-point form and general form, and they will be expected to sketch its graph with and without technology. Depending on the information given, students will choose the more appropriate form and proceed to write the linear equation.

Unit 4/5 Test Friday Dec 6th