Math can be a slippery slope. A video introduces the concept of slope, provides its definition, and shows examples of positive and negative slopes. It connect the examples to skateboard ramps to help pupils remember what they look like.

Concepts

slope, slope formula, negative slope, steepness, rate of change, ratios

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have the class come up with other examples that would have positive or negative slopes
• Lead a discussion using the definition about zero and undefined slopes

Classroom Considerations

• Some class members may mix up the order in the slope formula

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Pros

• Explains what a subscript is in order to understand the slope formula
• Includes the different ways in which pupils may see slope 

Cons

• None

Common Core

8.EE.B.6 HSF-IF.B.6 MP5 MP6