What is Slope?
5th Grade•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can explain slope as a measure of steepness on a line graph.
Practice Questions
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1. Imagine a hill. Would a steeper hill have a larger or smaller slope number compared to a gentle slope?
2. If a line on a graph is perfectly flat (horizontal), what is its slope?
3. Explain in your own words what the slope of a line tells you about the line's direction and steepness.
...and 4 more questions
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How to Find the Slope of a Line from a Graph of Linear Equation
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