Efficiently drawing linear graphs
I can draw a linear graph efficiently and accurately.
Efficiently drawing linear graphs
I can draw a linear graph efficiently and accurately.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- By choosing pairs of values that satisfy the equation, you can draw it accurately.
- For linear graphs, only two pairs of coordinates are required.
- The distance between the points should not be too small.
Keywords
Linear - The relationship between two variables is linear if, when plotted on a pair of axes, a straight line is formed.
Common misconception
A table of values should always be filled in and all points plotted in order to graph a linear equation.
A linear equation will form a straight line graph therefore we only need to know two points in order to draw the line.
To help you plan your year 9 maths lesson on: Efficiently drawing linear graphs, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 9 maths lesson on: Efficiently drawing linear graphs, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Licence
Starter quiz
6 Questions
$$y=5x+2$$ -
$$y=2+5x$$
$$y=5-2x$$ -
$$y=-2x+5$$
$$y=2x$$ -
$$y=2x+5$$
$$y=x-5$$ -
$$y=x-2$$
$$y=2-x$$ -
$$y=-x-5$$

Exit quiz
6 Questions
$$(2, 3)$$ -
$$x+y=5$$
$$(2, 4)$$ -
$$2y-x=6$$
$$(2, 1)$$ -
$$y+2x=5$$
$$(2, 5)$$ -
$$y-2x=1$$
$$(2, 2)$$ -
$$2y+x=6$$