Finding the Gradient (Edexcel GCSE Maths): Quizzes
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What does the gradient of a line measure?
What does the gradient of a line measure?
How steep the line is
How does the gradient value relate to the steepness of a line?
How does the gradient value relate to the steepness of a line?
Larger gradient = steeper line
Where is it best to choose points when finding gradient?
Where is it best to choose points when finding gradient?
On grid intersections
What is the formula for calculating gradient?
What is the formula for calculating gradient?
When calculating changes in coordinates, what is the critical rule?
When calculating changes in coordinates, what is the critical rule?
Subtract in same order for x and y
A line slopes upward from left to right. What type of gradient does it have?
A line slopes upward from left to right. What type of gradient does it have?
Positive
A line slopes downward from left to right. What type of gradient does it have?
A line slopes downward from left to right. What type of gradient does it have?
Negative
Which step in finding gradient is most often overlooked in exams?
Which step in finding gradient is most often overlooked in exams?
Step 4: Checking the sign
Using points and , what is the change in y?
Using points and , what is the change in y?
What is the most common mistake when finding gradient?
What is the most common mistake when finding gradient?
Mixing up subtraction order