I can find the rate of change of a linear relationship by figuring out the slope of the line representing the relationship.

I can interpret the vertical intercept of a graph of a real-world situation.

I can match graphs to the real-world situations they represent by identifying the slope and the vertical intercept.

I can use patterns to write a linear equation to represent a situation.

I can write an equation for the relationship between the total volume in a graduated cylinder and the number of objects added to the graduated cylinder.

I can explain where to find the slope and vertical intercept in both an equation and its graph.

I can write equations of lines using .

I know that the graph of an equation is a visual representation of all the solutions to the equation.

I understand what the solution to an equation in two variables is.

I can find solutions to linear equations given either the - or -value to start from.

I can graph a proportional relationship from a story.

I can use the constant of proportionality to compare the pace of different animals.

I can graph a proportional relationship from an equation.

I can tell when two graphs are of the same proportional relationship even if the scales are different.

I can scale and label coordinate axes in order to graph a proportional relationship.

I can compare proportional relationships represented in different ways.

I can write linear equations to reason about real-world situations.

I can create a graph of a situation that has a negative slope.

I can determine if a situation or a graph has a slope that is positive, negative, or zero and explain how I know.

I can calculate positive and negative slopes given two points on the line.

I can describe a line precisely enough that another student can draw it.

I can write equations of lines that have a positive or a negative slope.

I can write equations of vertical and horizontal lines.