Coordinates and Graphs (Higher - Unit 2)

Topic:Coordinates and Graphs
Estimated teaching time:Higher 6.0 hours - 7.0 hours

Specification references (in recommended teaching order)

N6.3 Use the conventions for coordinates in the plane and plot points in all four quadrants, including using geometric information.
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N6.4 Recognise and plot equations that correspond to straight-line graphs in the coordinate plane, including finding their gradients.
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N6.5h Understand that the form y = mx + c represents a straight line and that m is the gradient of the line and c is the value of the y-intercept.
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N6.6h Understand the gradients of parallel lines.
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N6.11 Construct linear functions from real-life problems and plot their corresponding graphs.
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N6.12 Discuss, plot and interpret graphs (which may be non-linear) modelling real situations.
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Teaching resources


Coordinates and graphs - Straight line graphs - Lesson 1
Downloadable resource in doc format. 23/06/2010
Coordinates and graphs - Straight line graphs - Lesson 2
Downloadable resource in doc format. 23/06/2010

Coordinates and graphs - Powerpoint
Downloadable resource in ppt format. 23/05/2010
Coordinates and graphs - Straight line graphs - Worksheet 1
Downloadable resource in doc format. 23/05/2010
Coordinates and Graphs – Straight Line Graphs - Worksheet 2
Downloadable resource in doc format. 23/05/2010

Coordinates and graphs - Homework Sheet and Mark Scheme
Downloadable resource in doc format. 08/04/2010

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