Key learning points

1. Graphs can be described by looking at how quickly they rise.
2. The amount y changes when x increases by one is the rate of change and is called the gradient.
3. The gradient will be positive if y increases as the graph moves to the right.
4. The gradient can be found from any linear graph.
5. The gradient tells you important information about the relationship.

Common misconception

Keywords

• Gradient - The gradient is a measure of how steep a line is.