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Slope Intercept Form Practice

Authored by Melanie Davis

Mathematics

8th Grade

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Slope Intercept Form Practice
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This quiz comprehensively covers slope-intercept form, which is a fundamental topic in linear functions and coordinate geometry appropriate for grade 8 mathematics. The questions systematically assess students' understanding of the slope-intercept equation y = mx + b, requiring them to identify slopes and y-intercepts from equations, graphs, tables, and coordinate points. Students must demonstrate mastery of multiple representations of linear relationships, including interpreting different types of slopes (positive, negative, zero, and undefined), converting between standard form and slope-intercept form, and applying linear equations to real-world contexts such as membership fees and service costs. The content demands solid algebraic manipulation skills, coordinate plane literacy, and the ability to calculate slope using the rise-over-run formula and the slope formula between two points. Created by Melanie Davis, a Mathematics teacher in the US who teaches grade 8. This quiz serves as an excellent tool for formative assessment, allowing teachers to gauge student comprehension before moving to more advanced linear function concepts. The variety of question types makes it versatile for multiple instructional purposes - teachers can use it as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge, assign it for homework practice, or implement it as a review before summative assessments. The real-world application problems embedded throughout support students in connecting mathematical concepts to practical situations, reinforcing the relevance of slope-intercept form beyond the classroom. This assessment aligns with Common Core State Standards 8.F.A.3 (interpreting the equation y = mx + b as defining a linear function) and 8.EE.B.6 (deriving the equation y = mx for a line through the origin and y = mx + b for a line intercepting the vertical axis at b).

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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What type of slope does the graph have?

Zero

Undefined

Negative

Positive

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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What type of slope does the following graph have?

Postive
Negative
Zero Slope
Undefined

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In the equation y=mx+b, what does the m represent?

slope
y-intercept
linear
point-slope

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the slope in the equation y=2x + 3?

2
3
5
Cannot be Determined 

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What does "b" represent in y=mx+b

y-intercept

macaroni

nothing

slope

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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Write the equation for the line in slope-intercept form.

y= -1x+3
y= 4x+3
y=1/4x+3
y= -4x+3

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Find the slope

-5/7
7/5
-7/5
5/7

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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