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Students construct a series of GeoGebra applets that investigate the parameters, gradient and intercepts of straight lines. They reinforce this knowledge with Microsoft Math 3.0.
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NSW syllabus outcomes
(MA4-11NA) creates and displays number patterns; graphs and analyses linear relationships; and performs transformations on the Cartesian plane
(MA5.1-6NA) determines the midpoint, gradient and length of an interval, and graphs linear relationships
(MA5.2-9NA) uses the gradient-intercept form to interpret and graph linear relationships
(MA5.3-8NA) uses formulas to find midpoint, gradient and distance on the Cartesian plane, and applies standard forms of the equation of a straight line
Australian curriculum content descriptions
(ACMNA193) Plot linear relationships on the Cartesian plane with and without the use of digital technologies
(ACMNA294) Find the midpoint and gradient of a line segment (interval) on the Cartesian plane using a range of strategies, including graphing software
(ACMNA238) Solve problems involving parallel and perpendicular lines
More information
- Resource type:
- Interactive Resource
- ScOT topics:
- Equations, Lines, Parallel lines, Perpendicular lines, Gradients, Cartesian coordinates, Cartesian planes
- File type:
- text/html
- Language/s:
- en-AU
- Author:
- State of NSW, Department of Education
- Publisher:
- State of NSW, Department of Education
- Date created:
- Tuesday, 11 September 2018
Resource ID: 72bfb0f7-a8c6-453b-968f-e42e7ae94580