Equation of a Straight Line Explanation Sheet, Worksheet and Answers

An explanation sheet, worksheet and answers to help your students learn and solidify their knowledge on the equation of a straight line!

Do your students just need a clear explanation they can look back on and go through in their own time or before the lesson even for flipped learning? An easy introduction into the next topic can keep those higher achieving students focused while the rest of the class continues to consolidate their learning.

These all inclusive yet simplistic topic packs can do just that.

EXPLANATION OF THE EQUATION OF A STRAIGHT LINE WITH EXAMPLES AND 25 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS!

Created for any exam board, explaining the idea of the equation of a straight line to any one who wants to learn.

Buy this topic pack now to give your students the solid foundation they need for their future in Maths!

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

1. One page going over the process of defining and plotting the equation of a straight line into them, with examples and extensions to show the method in action. Colours are used in th explanation to increase the clarity, give reminders and split up the working, but it is also possible to use it in black and white.

2. A worksheet containing 25 questions in total, including:

• Drawing graphs from equations (10 questions)
• Finding the gradient and intercept of a line (3 questions)
• Finding the line that connects two points (6 questions)
• Giving the equation of a parallel line (3 questions)
• Giving the equation of a perpendicular line (3 questions)

With advanced questions that can be used to extend the more comfortable students.

1. An answer sheet which shows each question and the corresponding answer.

WHAT PREPARATION IS REQUIRED?
Print the sheets, share over the school’s online system or even show up on the board and go through as a class.

All resources are provided as PDFs.

HOW CAN THEY BE USED?
Once you have downloaded the pack you can use it time and time again in varying scenarios such as…

• Use to teach the equation of a straight line for the first time as a whole lesson
• Set as homework to follow up on your teaching
• Set as homework before the taught lesson to experience flipped learning
• Give to higher ability students to introduce a new topic before the rest of the class OR to lower ability students who need more questions and examples
• Use as a different explanation for students who are struggling to understand and need another point of view
• Use as a revision pack before exams

Once you have the whole pack you can use it however you want, either all at once or use the questions and explanation separately.

This resource explains a topic that every student needs to master so can utilised whenever and however to enhance your teaching and provide more resources to your students.

Give your students the opportunity to achieve their Maths dreams and learn at their own pace.