Slope Unit | Slope-Intercept Form | Linear Relationships & Slope Formula Unit

🔹 Linear Relationships Unit | Slope & Rate of Change | CCSS-Aligned 8th Grade Math

Save time and engage your students with this 10-day CCSS-Aligned Linear Relationships Unit!

This comprehensive, ready-to-use resource covers slope as rate of change, slope and similar triangles, the slope formula, and proportional vs. non-proportional relationships, with plenty of multiple representations for conceptual understanding.

Perfect for 8th grade math or as an introduction to Algebra 1, this unit blends skill-based practice, real-world application, and error analysis to build deep understanding of linear relationships — without the prep stress!

📘 Standards Covered

CCSS: 8.EE.5, 8.EE.6, 8.F.4

(⭐ Texas Teachers: A TEKS-aligned version is also available. Please don’t purchase both, as there is overlapping content.)

🎯 Learning Focus

✅ Find and interpret slope and rate of change

✅ Write equations for proportional and non-proportional relationships

✅ Create and analyze multiple representations of linear relationships

💡 What’s Included

1. Unit Overview

• Essential questions, big ideas, and key vocabulary
• Common misconceptions & vertical alignment
• Pacing guide + teaching tips for each topic

2. Student Handouts

• Guided notes scaffolded for student success
• PDF + Google Slides™ formats for flexibility and digital learning

3. Independent Practice

• Daily homework aligned directly to the handouts
• Great for in-class reinforcement or take-home review

4. Assessments

• 1–2 quizzes, a study guide, and a unit test
• Editable PPT version of the test for easy customization

5. Answer Keys

• Complete answer keys for all activities and assessments

🧮 How to Use

• Whole-group guided notes instruction
• Small-group or math workshop setting
• Chunk handouts to integrate instruction, practice, and reflection
• Combine with the Linear Relationships Activity Bundle for additional interactive practice

🕐 Time to Complete

Each student handout is designed for one class period. Adjust pacing by selecting or skipping problems to meet your class needs — each concept includes multiple opportunities for practice and review.

📝 Editable Information

• Editable: Unit Test (PPT format)
• Non-Editable: Student handouts, overviews, and homework (PDF format)

❤️ Why Teachers Love It

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Everything I needed to teach slope and linear relationships — well-organized and easy to follow!”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The real-world problems really helped my students see the purpose behind slope!”