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1.1a - Determining the Equation of a Straight Line

We have below bronze, silver and gold tutorials for The Straight Line in the Relationships unit of National 5 Mathematics. Bronze tutorials are typically unit assessment standard with the silver tutorials providing typical "exam type" questions as examples. If you can manage these you should try our more advanced gold tutorials containing the more unpleasant "exam type" questions. Typically as you work through the modules, the difficulty of the skills increase by one step ensuring smooth progression. Simply click on the video to play it and pause it at the relevant points for you to attempt the questions. Each tutorial has a corresponding worksheet for you to download if additional practice is required. Make sure you have a pen and paper handy! Once you've mastered the skills, why not try the Pastpaper questions at the bottom of the page?

Prior Knowledge!

These are the skills that you should already have mastered with BEFORE you begin studying this National 5 module. If you are unsure, watch the videos and try some questions.

  • Plotting a straight line from a table of values (MTH 413d)   Bronze Silver Gold
  • Calculating the gradient of a straight line (E+F 1.4a)         Bronze Silver Gold

Bronze Level

For this module you should have prior knowledge of calculating gradients and straight line graphs from 4th Level Maths or National 4. Before attempting this module please ensure you have completed Expressions & Formulae 1.4a (see previous unit).

 

VIDEO 70: Outcome 1 - Determining the gradient and the y-intercept. Grab a pen and your Rigour jotter. Make sure you try all the questions! 

Video 71: Outcome 2 - Determining the equation of a straight line. Remember to copy down the worked examples and take notes. These will help you revise and remember!

Video 72: Outcome 3 - Calculating the equation of a straight line. The final video in this module. After this, remember to think about your next steps!

Next steps at Bronze Level

Additonal questions to practise

Straight Line is notoriously a topic that students could do with more practice in so if that's the case please download our bronze worksheet. To check your answers click here.

N5 R 1.1a B Wk 3.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [851.1 KB]

Bronze Level self-marking quiz

If you feel you have mastered these skills why not try this short quiz under exam conditions? You will be provided with instant feedback so be sure to view it. Remember to re-do any video lessons (or use the worksheet) for any questions you answered incorrectly. Once you have completed the quiz, record the score in your profile and move onto silver level!

Silver Level

Our silver module extends your knowledge by introducing re-arranging of equations and negative gradients amongst others.

 

VIDEO 73: Outcome 1 - Determining the gradient and the y-intercept. Grab a pen and your Rigour jotter. Make sure you try all the questions! 

Video 74: Outcome 2 - Determining the equation of a straight line. Remember to copy down the worked examples and take notes. These will help you revise and remember!

Video 75: Outcome 3 - Calculating the equation of a straight line. The final video in this module. After this, remember to think about your next steps!

Next steps at Silver Level

Additional questions to practise

As mentioned earlier, Straight Line is a topic many pupils have difficulty with so if you would like some extra practice here is a silver worksheet to try. To check your answers click here.

N5 R 1.1a S Wk 3.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [889.5 KB]

Silver Level self-marking quiz

If you feel you have mastered these skills why not try this short quiz under exam conditions? You will be provided with instant feedback so be sure to view it. Remember to re-do any video lessons (or use the worksheet) for any questions you answered incorrectly. Once you have completed the quiz, record the score in your profile, go for gold and/or try the past paper questions!

Gold Level

This gold module is a tough one! "2 step" rearranging and fractional gradients really test your skills to the full. 100% concentration and effort are required for this one!

 

VIDEO 76: Outcome 1 - Determining the gradient and the y-intercept. Grab a pen and your Rigour jotter. Make sure you try all the questions! 

Video 77: Outcome 2 - Determining the equation of a straight line. Remember to copy down the worked examples and take notes. These will help you revise and remember!

Video 78: Outcome 3 - Calculating the equation of a straight line. The final video in this module. After this, remember to think about your next steps!

Next steps at Gold Level

Additional questions to practise

It is thoroughly recommended that you attempt this gold worksheet to consolidate these a/b skills. To check your answers click here.

N5 R 1.1a G Wk 3.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [848.9 KB]

Gold Level self-marking quiz

If you feel you have mastered these skills why not try this short quiz under exam conditions? You will be provided with instant feedback so be sure to view it. Remember to re-do any video lessons (or use the worksheet) for any questions you answered incorrectly. Once you have completed the quiz; record the score in your profile and try the past paper questions!

SQA Pastpaper Questions with Video Solutions...

Once you have mastered the skills, why not try the pastpaper questions? Click on each question to play the video. Pause it when prompted to do so and have a go yourself first. When you've finished check the solution. You should aim to complete these questions more than once at various stages throughout the year. If you feel that you need more practice at that particular question go to the practice area suggested in the video...good luck!

Congratulations!

You have completed this module - well done! Remember to go back and redo any areas of weakness, that's how we improve. If you are happy with all areas, go back to the main menu and pick another topic to practice!

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