Identifying the slope and y-intercept can be tricky sometimes. Here are some common mistakes people make:

1. Mixing Up Slope and Y-Intercept: Sometimes, students confuse these two ideas. This can make it hard to understand graphs correctly.

2. Calculating Slope Incorrectly: It’s easy to mess up the slope formula: $m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}$. Many students make mistakes here.

3. Not Finding Points Right: Some students have trouble identifying the right points on the graph.

To help with these challenges, try practicing with guided exercises.

Talking with friends can also be helpful to check your understanding.

Using visual tools, like sketching graphs, can make things clearer, too.

Finally, reviewing the concepts regularly can really help to make everything stick!