Introduction to Graphing Lesson with Power Point and Assignment

This presentation includes a lot of the basic terms that students need to build a base for future mathematics courses. These principles are used in geometry, algebra, and trigonometry. I have used this as low as the eighth grade level and collegiate courses.

Key Terms:
Graph
Axes
Ordered Pairs
x-intercept
y-intercept
Distance Formula

This presentation has been left as a pptx file so animations can be added or taken away if they buyer wishes. The preview file is a pdf of the presentation. Both the presentation and the worksheet can be found in the zip file. Feedback is always appreciated.

Common Core Explanations

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.1- While completing the worksheets the students will be prompted to cite text from the presentation.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.2- A summary of the lesson is included at the end of presentation. Students are asked questions about the lesson and worksheets.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.3- Students are asked to follow a procedure while completing the worksheet.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6.8.4- Diagrams are included with the presentation and the worksheet that is included will ask about symbols and items within the diagram.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.7- In order for students to complete the worksheet or activity they must be able to verbally and visually understand quantitative or technical information expressed in the presentation.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.9 – Students will be asked to compare information given in the presentation and information given on the worksheet to verify it or prove it wrong.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.10 – Students should be able to read and comprehend the text given to them in the power point presentation, worksheet, and activity.