Finding Slope from a Graph, Table and 2 Points Escape Room Activity

Maximize student engagement with this exciting finding slope activity. Students will ‘escape’ from the classroom after completing tasks that require them to find slope from a graph, from a table, and from two points! 

There are 4 finding slope tasks students will crack, in order to discover a lock combination that allows them to ‘escape’. Immerse students in a thrilling secret agent storyline with a video introduction (optional) or written background story. The background story can be customized to match your school with the included editable version of the finding slope activity story for a more personalized experience.

Included:

★ 4 Finding slope student tasks

★ Tasks have students finding slope from a table, from 2 points, and from a graph

★ Printable, labeled envelope for 1 of the tasks

★ Printable decoder device

★ Detailed instructions for each portion of the slope activity

★ Video link to show students that describes their mission

★ Printable student answer booklet

★ Teacher Answer Key

To use this finding slope escape room activity:

Students are divided into 6 groups. They will complete a series of 4 tasks, each focused on finding slope, in order to create a key they need to decipher a secret message, leading to a lock combination. 

• To begin, each group is given the first task. This task has students determine slope from a graph. They will find the slope of each line, and then add those slopes together to get a number that will lead them to their next finding slope task. 

• The second task has students find slope from a table. They are shown 6 tables. Students examine each table, to find its slope. They then identify the slope of each table from the multiple-choice options. Each letter that corresponds with the correct slope also corresponds with a symbol on the finding slope from a table card. Students will use the information given to fill out a key to a code they will use later in the activity.

• The third task is on finding slope from 2 points. Students are given pieces that have a set of points on them. They must find the slope from the two points given and match the slope piece with the piece holding the ordered pairs. Students will then use the included decoder to find more symbols and letters to add to their key.

• The fourth task gives students 12 puzzle pieces. They will rearrange these pieces into 4 puzzles. Each puzzle has a graph, a table, and 2 points that have the same slope. Students find the slope of each graph, table, and set of points, and put the ones with the same slope together. This allows them to find the final symbol/letter combinations they need to fill in their code key.

Once students have completed all 4 finding slope tasks, they will have an alphabet key they will use to decipher a secret message. Once decoded, the message will lead them to a lock combination (the combination can be edited to fit a lock you have in your possession - or it can just be written in the answer key to show the students found it).

What are teachers saying about this finding slope activity?

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️My students loved this activity. It was very engaging and a great way to practice finding slope in a variety of ways! -Scott E

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“This was a highly engaging activity– I loved hearing my students talk about slope as they worked.” -Laurie D

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“This was so much fun to use with my advanced group! They loved the challenge and the tasks. It kept them active and cooperating with their classmates. Definitely will be using with my higher groups again this upcoming year!” -Alexis W 

This activity should take students approximately 45-60 minutes to complete. It is meant to be completed in one class period but can be extended if needed.

There is prep work included in this activity! Pieces will need to be cut and sorted for them to be usable. I suggest laminating pieces so that they can be stored and used over and over again!

If you have any questions, comments, suggestions, etc, please email me at: randi@4theloveofmath.com

Thank you!

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