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Exploring Equations and Y-Intercept
Students graph linear equations using intercepts, find y-intercept, find x-intercepts and graph linear equations that use horizontal and vertical lines.
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Growing Circles
Students identify the equation to represent a circle. In this algebra lesson, students review properties of conics and how they are related. they use a robot to create a visual of circles and their application to the real world.
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The Factor Connection
Pupils investigate the connection between factors, zeros, and graphs of quadratic functions. The lesson requires the TI-nspire handheld.
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Introduction to Linear Functions
Students are introduced to the concept of linear functions. Using new terminology, they describe linear functions in sentences and in data tables. Using the internet, they calculate and record answers to problems which are discussed...
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Race The Rapper: Slopes
Students calculate the slope of the equation In this algebra lesson plan, students graph coordinate pairs of linear equations and identify the relationship between x and y values and slope. They differentiate between functions and...
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Candy Colors: Figuring the Mean, Median, and Mode
Students count candy by color and then calculate mean, median, and mode. They count candy and use the data to calculate mean, median, and mode (by color) and apply their learning to another collection of data.
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It's a Drag!
Students create number lines using decimals and whole numbers. In this algebra lesson, students graph and solve linear equations. They plot ordered pairs on a coordinate plane correctly.
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The Distributive Property
Students solve problems using the distributive property. In this algebra lesson, students solve equations by multiplication and combining like terms. They graph their lines on the calculator.
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Vertex and Factored Form of Quadratic Functions
Students graph quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve quadratic equations by factoring. They identify the end behavior of the graph.
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Points of Intersection
Students solve systems of equations. In this solving systems of equations instructional activity, students look for the intersection of the two lines in the system. Students solve systems that have one solution, no solution,...
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Match Me Plus
Have your class investigate Piecewise functions by matching a position versus time graph to the function that describe the walk.
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Faster speed-Shorter Time
Students calculate the inverse variation, and speed given the formulas. In this algebra instructional activity, students investigate properties of conics, focusing on the hyperbola. They identify the distance between the directrix...
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Where am I Located
Learners calculate and find a certain location. In this geometry lesson plan, students examine a coordinate plane for pair of coordinates. They calculate the distance between point using the distance formula and estimation.
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Linear Programming and the Inequalz App
Learners graph system of linear inequalities in this instructional activity. Your class will use the Inequality Graphing App to enter linear programming functions into the calculator that can be stored for later use. They then determine...
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Systems of Equations
Students solve problems using systems of equations. In this algebra lesson, students find the point of intersection of two lines. They use the TI Calculator to graph and see the point of intersection.
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Linear-Quadratic Inequalities
Young scholars graph linear and quadratic functions. For this algebra lesson, students create graph with specific coordinate points. They use the Ti to visualise and differentiate between the two functions.
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Discovering Growth Patterns
Students explain the differences between linear (arithmetic) and exponential (geometric) growth. They use worksheets imbedded in this lesson to help them make predicitions and graph data points.
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Effects of Parameter Changes
Students define properties of a quadratic equation. In this algebra lesson, students graph and factor quadratic functions. They write equations for polynomials, given a graph.
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Computing with Mathematical Formulas
Students solve problems using formulas. In this algebra lesson, students evaluate numbers using substitution. They graph their answers using a TI and discuss the outcome.
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Consistent Circles
Students create a design of a circle. In this geometry lesson plan, students identify the measure of the diameter and radius of a circle. They graph and analyze their collected data and write equations based on direct variation.
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He Came Out Of Nowhere!
Young scholars calculate the traveled speed and distance of a robot. In this geometry lesson, students use the distance formula to manipulate and use to solve for the required variable. They calculate answers where two...
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I Can Do This! Systems of Equations
Students solve systems of 2-by-2 linear equations using tables,
graphs and substitution. In small groups, classmates work together to discover strategies for solving equations. They use a calculator to graphically represent their answers.
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Identifying slope from Equations
Students find the slope of a line given a linear equation in slope-intercept form. They also find the slope of a line given a linear equation in standard form. Students finally graph the line to show it visually.
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Composition of Functions
High schoolers solve problems using the composition of functions. In this algebra lesson, students analyze the graph of a quadratic equation for its vertex and intercepts. they find the inverse of the function using addition,...