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Slope Test

Authored by Cathy Wilson

Mathematics

8th - 9th Grade

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This quiz comprehensively covers linear functions and slope, targeting the middle school to early high school level, specifically grades 8-9. The questions systematically assess students' understanding of slope calculation from graphs and coordinate points, identification of different slope types (positive, negative, zero, and undefined), and application of slope-intercept form. Students must demonstrate mastery of finding slopes using the slope formula, identifying y-intercepts from equations, writing linear equations given various conditions, and understanding the relationships between parallel and perpendicular lines. The core mathematical reasoning required includes coordinate geometry skills, algebraic manipulation, fraction operations, and conceptual understanding of how slope represents rate of change and the geometric relationship between lines. Created by Cathy Wilson, a Mathematics teacher in US who teaches grade 8-9. This assessment serves as an excellent tool for evaluating student mastery of foundational linear function concepts before advancing to more complex algebraic topics. Teachers can utilize this quiz for formative assessment to identify areas where students need additional support, as homework to reinforce classroom instruction, or as a comprehensive review before unit tests. The variety of question formats—from visual interpretation to algebraic computation—makes it valuable for warm-up activities that activate prior knowledge or as practice sets that build procedural fluency. This quiz aligns with Common Core standards 8.EE.B.6 and 8.F.B.4, which focus on understanding linear relationships and interpreting slope and y-intercept in mathematical contexts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

Find the slope of the line.

-2

1/2

-1

1

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

Find the slope of the line.

-2

1/3

-1/2

1/2

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

What is the slope in the picture?

Positive
Negative
Zero
Undefined

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

What type of slope?

undefined
positive slope
negative slope
zero slope

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

Find the slope

5/2
-5/2
2/5
-2/5

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

Find the slope of the line.

Undefined
0
1
-1

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Find the slope of the line that passes through
(10, 1) and (5, 2)

1/5
-1/5
5
-5

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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