Graphs

Worksheets:

exploring-and-plotting-graphs.doc - Investigating y = mx + c by plotting linear functions.

 Finding the gradients of lines on a simple grid.

straight-line-equations-intro-pupil-sheet.doc  - introducing finding y = mx + c gently. Speed up sheet.

 Finding the equations of lines with positive gradients.

 Finding the equations of lines with negative gradients.

Games:

match-the-linear-graph-to-its-equation.doc - sorting cards

Plotting Coordinates

Games

There is a lovely game on the Flashy Maths website called Cartesian Alien that develops pupils’ skills at plotting coordinates in all four quadrants. You can download it to work offline also.

 

Starter activities:

starter-graph-plotting.doc results in pupils producing an optical illusion if they follow the instructions correctly.