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Power Function Inverses

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils graph polynomial functions and analyze the graphs. They identify the inverse of the functions and find the domain and range. Learners will then label the functions as one to one and use the horizontal and vertical line test to...
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Exponential Reflections

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High Schoolers explore the concept of exponential reflections. They use their Ti-Nspire to reflect the natural logarithm function over the line y=x. Young scholars repeat the process using different exponential functions using a slider.
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Calculus Inverse Derivative

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve equations using a given derivative. In this calculus lesson, students identify the rise of fall of each function. They use the calculator to find the derivative.
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Inverse Trigonometric Functions (Review)

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Learners discuss the importance of inverse functions and derivatives. In this calculus activity, students analyze inverse trig functions by solving for missing angles. They graph the functions and discuss integration by parts.
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Functions and Inverses

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve problems identifying the functions and inverses. In this algebra lesson, students identify a one-to-one function, and perform the horizontal line test. They analyze data and graph their results on a graph.
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Inverse Linear Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Pupils solve for the inverse functions. In this algebra activity, students graph the inverse function and analyze it. They solve and manipulate equations using the calculator.
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Functional Analysis

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students perform functional analysis. In this pre-calculus lesson, students recognize the different elements of a function, graph a function and analyze it. They synthesize composites of other basic functions.
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Technology for Displaying Trigonometric Graph Behavior: Sine and Cosine

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Students explore the concept of sine and cosine.  In this sine and cosine lesson, students work in groups to graph sine and cosine functions.  Students examine how coefficients in various parts of each parent function shift the...
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Composition of Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars solve composition of functions. In this algebra lesson, students find the sum, difference and product of functions. They find the inverse of a function.
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Composition of Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students solve problems using the composition of functions. In this algebra activity, students analyze the graph of a quadratic equation for its vertex and intercepts. they find the inverse of the function using addition, subtraction,...
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Choreographing Math

For Students 8th - 12th Standards
Leaners investigate families of linear functions through dance. They choreograph dance moves to model nine unique linear functions of their choosing. Using their dance moves, teams create a video presentation complete with music and...
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Triangles Inscribed in a Circle

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Are you tired of answers without understanding? Learners can give a correct response, but do they really understand the concept? Have young mathematicians think deeper about linear functions, angles, and formulas in algebra....
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Lesson #45 Graphs of Logarithmic and Exponential Functions

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students investigate exponential and logarithmic functions.  In this Pre-calculus/Calculus lesson plan, students investigate the relationship between y = ln(x) and y = e^x.  Students graph the functions and show they are...
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Spread of Disease

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Viruses can spread like wildfire, and mathematics can model the speed of infection. Given a function, scholars analyze it to describe the spread of a disease within a stadium. Learners find the initial number infected and the maximum...
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Dynagraphs

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students collect and graph their data. In this precalculus lesson, students identify the input and out of a function. They find the domain and range and the inverse of a function.
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Trigonometry

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate angles converting them from radians to degrees. In this trigonometry lesson, students work with angles and the six different trig ratios. They graph the functions representing each trig functions and identify the...
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Woody Sine

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the concept of sine. In this sine lesson, students create a sine graph from tooth picks. Learners create a unit circle with tooth pick length radius. Students then take the tooth picks from the unit circle and put them...
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Determining Direct Variation

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
Once learners realize what direct variation is, they see it's just a type of linear function. The instructional activity poses a general question that leads to the creation of the y = kx formula. The resource includes discussion prompts...
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Radical Transformations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students transform the square root function graphically.  In this transforming the square root function graphically instructional activity, students use their Ti-Nspire to change the a, b, and c values of th square root graph. ...
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What is Log?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young mathematicians differentiate between logs and natural logs in this algebra lesson. They solve functions and logarithmic functions. Learners also graph and rewrite the exponential and log functions.
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Oodles of Poodles

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Learners solve equations by graphing. In this algebra lesson, students differentiate between functions and relations. They use the TI to graph their equation and analyze the graph.
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Stressed to the Breaking Point

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the relationship between the amount of weight that can be supported by a spaghetti bridge, the thickness of the bridge, and the length of the bridge to determine the algebraic equation that best represents that pattern...
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Constructing and Solving Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Pupils construct and solve linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve equations and graph lines using the slope. They identify the different parts of an equation including the leading coefficient.
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Reflections

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners explore reflection of polygons on a coordinate plane. They examine the relationships that exist between corresponding points and sides.