1. Comparing using formula with using RISE/RUN By Mrs. Math
Slope Foldable
Comparing using formula with using RISE/RUN
By Mrs. Math
x1 y1
x2 y2
(3, -2) (-3, -5)
y2 – y1 6
x2 – x1 3 + -5 –
- 2
- 3 = -3 – 3 -6
+Rise 3 1
1 2 =
Slope = 6 2
Run

2. Materials needed (per student) Construction paper or cardstock Ruler Scissors 2 or 3 markers glue (optional) 2 printed graphs (optional)

3. Fold inward to the center

4. Draw 2 lines 
FOLD
FOLD 

5. Cut to fold
Cut to fold  

6. Glue Graphs on the Inside

7. Positive Negative Undefined Zero
FRONT SIDE
Positive
Negative
Slope
Slope
FOLD
FOLD
(3, -2) (-3, -5)
(-3, 5) (-2, 1)
Undefined
Zero
Slope
Slope
(-4, -3) (-4, 0)
(0, 1) (5, 1)

8. Positive Slope x1 y1 x2 y2 (3, -2) (-3, -5) y2 – y1 x2 – x1 6 -5 – - 2
TOP LEFT
x1 y1
x2 y2
(3, -2) (-3, -5)
y2 – y1
x2 – x1 6 + -5 –
- 2 -3 3 = -3 – 3 -6 1
+ Rise 3 1
Slope = = 2
Run 6 2

9. x1 y1 x2 y2 (-4, -3) (-4, 0) y2 – y1 x2 – x1 3 – - 3 3 = -4 – - 4+ –
- 3 3 = + -4 –
- 4
+ Rise 3
Slope = undefined
= undefined
Run
BOTTOM LEFT
Undefined Slope

10. Negative Slope x1 y1 x2 y2 -4 (-3, 5) (-2, 1) y2 – y1 1 x2 – x1 1 – 5
TOP RIGHT
Negative Slope
x1 y1
x2 y2 -4
(-3, 5) (-2, 1)
y2 – y1 1
x2 – x1 1 – 5 -4 = + -2 –
- 3 1
– Fall -4 -4
Slope = -4 =
Run 1

11. x1 y1 x2 y2 (0, 1) (5, 1) y2 – y1 5 x2 – x1 1 – 1 = 5 – 5 + Rise
(0, 1) (5, 1)
y2 – y1 5
x2 – x1 1 – 1 = 5 – 5
+ Rise
Slope = =
Run 5
Zero Slope
BOTTOM RIGHT

12. NAME PERIOD SUBJECT DATE
BACK SIDE
NAME
PERIOD
SUBJECT
DATE
FOLD
FOLD

13. x1 y1 x2 y2 x1 y1 x2 y2 (3, -2) (-3, -5) (-3, 5) (-2, 1) -4 y2 – y1
(-3, 5) (-2, 1) -4
y2 – y1
y2 – y1 6 1
x2 – x1
x2 – x1 3 + -5 –
- 2
- 3 1 – 5 -4 = = + -3 – 3 -6 -2 –
- 3 1
+Rise 3 1
–Fall -4 1 = = -4
Slope = 6 2 1
Run
Run
Slope = -4 2
x1 y1
x2 y2
x1 y1
x2 y2
(-4, -3) (-4, 0)
(0, 1) ( 5, 1) 5
y2 – y1
y2 – y1
x2 – x1
x2 – x1 3 + 1 – 1 –
- 3 3 = = + 5 – 5 -4 –
- 4
+Rise 3
+Rise
= und
= 0
Slope = und 5
Run
Run
Slope = 0

14. Print the following page as a SLIDE to get graphs for the students to glue in their foldables. If you don’t have glue you can have students draw a simple graph in their foldables. y x

16. Some useful tips about Foldables
Once the foldable is done you must have the students USE it on a follow-up activity such as a short quiz, BINGO game, or set of guided practice problems or the students will NEVER use it.
For grading purposes have students paper punch foldables to keep in their binder, put in their portfolio, or to hand in for a note-check.
When making foldables it’s best to hand students just 2 or 3 different colored markers to make color changes to emphasize words or concepts but not so many that they get distracted.
Always have at least one or two foldables cut out and ready for students who make mistakes.
If a student is absent the day of the foldable then just print out the relevant Powerpoint slide for them to include in their notebook. (SLIDE 13)