Step 8 Objective
Given values for m and c, find the gradient of lines given by equations of the form y = mx + c.
- Examples of what pupils should
know and be able to do - Probing questions
- What if pupils find
this a barrier?
What if pupils find this a barrier?

Use and adapt the Wise words activity in Teaching mental mathematics: algebra on p. 21 - Acrobat pdf document (36Kb) Initially keep equations in the form y = mx + c.