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The unit, Sounding Off About Trig, intends to take the overarching theme of sound and applies it to various aspects of algebra and trigonometry. While the unit is designed to supplement a Pre-Calculus textbook, there are parts that may be adaptable to an Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students graph equations, shade inequalities, work with functions, and operate a graphing calculator. They see what companies go through when creating new products - the research, the solution and the decision on production. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate how to use Calculus to model and solve real-life problems. They explore the concept of a limit as it is used in the estimation of infinite sums and in the definitions of the derivative and the integral. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students analyze exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and compare them algebraically and graphically. They use the TI83 plus graphing calculator to collect data. Students use a variety of activities and from the data they make conclusions about which function the data best models and justify their conclusions. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the basic trigonometric identities. Using a diagram, they discover why the parts of the unit circle as named as they are and use equations to finalize the Pythagorean trigonometric identities. They also review basic algrebra terminology that could be useful in the present. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students practice using graphing calculators and spreadsheets as they explore numeric limits using sequences and functions, complete sequencing worksheet, and determine which sequence corresponds to story of Froggy and Wanda. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students gather statistical information on the percentage of people employed ina given area in occupations that require a bachelor's degree or higher in a scientific, medical, mathematical, engineering, or computer technology field. They analyze the data and select appropriate statistical methods to design a presentation of this information to the class. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students develop a process for analyzing collected bayou data. They find the mathematical relationships among various biological factors. Students, work collaboratively using technology in their data analysis. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students evaluate different scenarios as systems that have one optimal solution, altenate optimal solutions, are infeasible or unbounded. They sketch a graph of the system and then use the trace function on a grapnhing calculator to evaluate cost functions. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students identify and graph ellipses. After a teacher led discussion on shapes created when intersected by a plane and the use of conic sections, students create a graphic organizer containing the information. A United Streaming video is shown to explore conic sections. Using a string and oak tag, students participate in activities to create an ellipse. They discuss properties and formulas for the created ellipses. Full Review »

