Using the Slope Formula on the Handheld Computer To Determine Slope

Students used the spreadsheet program on the handheld computers to help them determine the slope of a line. First, students entered the slope formula into one of the cells, and then entered the x and y values of 2 different points on a given line into cells A2, B2, C2, and D2. We will do more with this tomorrow in class.

Tonight's Homework: Complete Palm Worksheet 4 (both sides). Then read lesson 5.6