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Slope from a Graph

20 questions

8th - 8th Grade

Mathematics

Slope from a Graph is a free printable Grade 8 mathematics worksheet that builds students’ ability to determine slope from a graphed line and classify slope as positive, negative, zero, or undefined. The worksheet reinforces the rise/run relationship, including selecting the correct slope value and recognizing the meaning of rise over run. Students complete 20 questions: 19 multiple-choice items and 1 fill-in-the-blank item. The questions move between calculating numerical slopes from graphs, identifying slope types, and recalling the rise/run rule, giving teachers a focused way to check both procedural understanding and vocabulary. Use it for guided practice, independent work, review, or a quick assessment of graph-based slope skills. The worksheet is available as a free printable PDF and includes an answer key for efficient checking.

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Slope from a Graph

Total questions: 20

Name
Class
Date
1.
Find the slope
a)

-5/3

b)

-3/5

c)

5/3

d)

3/5

2.
Find the slope:
a)

3/4

b)

4/3

c)

-3/4

d)

-4/3

3.
Slope is know as rise/
a)
run
b)
fall
c)
none
d)
rise
4.
Find the slope of the line.
a)
-2
b)
2
c)
-1
d)
1
5.

What type of slope?

a)

positive

b)

negative

c)

zero

d)

undefined

6.
What type of slope?
a)
negative
b)
steep
c)
undefined
d)
zero slope
7.
What type of slope?
a)
zero slope
b)
undefined
c)
negative
d)
positive
8.
What type of slope?
a)
undefined
b)
positive slope
c)
negative slope
d)
zero slope
9.

Find the slope of the line below using rise/run.

a)

23\frac{2}{3}

b)

32\frac{3}{2}

c)

3

d)

13\frac{1}{3}

10.

Find the slope of the line below using rise/run.

a)

12\frac{1}{2}  

b)

21\frac{2}{1}  

c)

2

d)

1

11.

Find the slope of the line below using rise/run.

a)

3

b)

13\frac{1}{3}  

c)

2

d)

1

12.

Find the slope of the line below using rise/run.

a)

53\frac{5}{3}  

b)

35\frac{3}{5}  

c)

5

d)

54\frac{5}{4}  

13.

Find the slope of the line below using rise/run.

a)

12\frac{1}{2}  

b)

42\frac{4}{2}  

c)

2

d)

3

e)

23\frac{2}{3}  

14.

Identify the type of slope

a)

positive

b)

negative

c)

undefined

d)

zero

15.

Identify the type of slope

a)

positive

b)

negative

c)

undefined

d)

zero

16.

Identify the type of slope

a)

positive

b)

negative

c)

undefined

d)

zero

17.

Identify the type of slope

a)

positive

b)

negative

c)

undefined

d)

zero

18.

Find the slope of the graph. ( Slopes must be written as a fraction and simplified if possible)

a)

2/3

b)

-2/3

c)

3/2

d)

-3/2

19.

Find the slope of the graph. ( Slopes must be written as a fraction and simplified if possible)

a)

3/4

b)

-3/4

c)

-4/3

d)

4/3

20.

What is the variable we use for slope?

(a)  

Answer Key

Slope from a Graph

Total questions: 20

1.
a)

-5/3

2.
b)

4/3

3.
a) run
4.
c) -1
5.
b)

negative

6.
c) undefined
7.
d) positive
8.
d) zero slope
9.
a)

23\frac{2}{3}

10.
a)

12\frac{1}{2}  

11.
a)

3

12.
a)

53\frac{5}{3}  

13.
a)

12\frac{1}{2}  

14.
c)

undefined

15.
a)

positive

16.
b)

negative

17.
d)

zero

18.
c)

3/2

19.
b)

-3/4

20.
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FAQs

What does the Slope from a Graph worksheet cover?

This Grade 8 mathematics worksheet gives students 20 graph-based questions—19 multiple choice and 1 fill in the blank—on finding slope using rise/run and identifying positive, negative, zero, and undefined slopes. By calculating slope values and classifying the direction or type of a line, students connect the numerical ratio to what they see on a graph.

How can I use this worksheet to teach finding slope from a graph?

Introduce the rise/run relationship with one graph, modeling how to count vertical and horizontal change before selecting a slope value. Then have students work through the calculation and slope-type questions, asking them to explain how the graph supports each answer. Use the final items as a check that students can distinguish positive, negative, zero, and undefined slopes rather than only compute a ratio.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this slope worksheet?

Watch for students reversing rise/run, choosing a reciprocal such as 3/5 instead of 5/3, or losing the negative sign when a line decreases. Students may also confuse zero slope with undefined slope, so ask them to connect each classification to the line shown in the graph. In the multiple-choice items, have students show the vertical and horizontal changes before selecting an answer.

How do I assign and grade the Slope from a Graph worksheet?

You can assign this worksheet as a printable PDF or as a digital quiz on Wayground, and it includes a complete answer key. For printable submissions, scan student work with the Wayground for Teachers app to help grade responses efficiently. The printable format also gives schools an option for reducing screen time during slope practice.

How can I differentiate this slope-from-a-graph worksheet for my students?

Under the worksheet’s Advanced Settings, adjust font spacing and font size to make the graph-based slope questions easier to read and annotate. You can also apply a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when those options support access to the rise/run vocabulary and slope classifications.

Where can I find more worksheets like this on Wayground?

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