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Solving Systems of Equations
Students identify the quadrants and axis of a coordinate plane. In this algebra instructional activity, students discover the ocrrect way to graph using the coordinate plane. They discuss the relationship between x and y values, domain...
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Derivatives of Inverse Functions
For this derivatives worksheet, students use the chain rule to show equalities between functions. They read a tutorial that guides them through the process of using the chain rule to find derivatives. This worksheet includes five short...
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Average Rate of Change, Difference Quotients, and Approximate Instantaneous Rate of Change
Pupils, with the assistance of their TI-84 Plus / TI-83 Plus calculators, distinguish meanings from right, left and symmetric difference quotients that include rate of change and graphical interpretations. They utilize symmetric...
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Graphs (2007)
Challenge the class to utilize their knowledge of linear and quadratic functions to determine the intersection of the parent quadratic graph and linear proportional graphs. Using the pattern for the solutions, individuals develop a...
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Using Motion Sensors to Explore Graph Sketching
Get moving to a better understanding of graphs of derivatives. Using motion sensors, scholars vary their velocities to create graphs of the first derivative of a function. The activity challenges groups to first create a script of the...
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Price of Apples- Linear Data
Pupils collect data and create a graph. In this algebra lesson plan, students describe functions graphically, algebraically and verbally. They identify functions as being independent and dependent using variables.
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Parametric, Vector, Polar, and 3D Functions
Twelfth graders investigate the capabilities of the TI-89. In this calculus lesson, 12th graders explore the parametric equation for a circle, for arc length of curves, and for trajectories. Students investigate the symbolic and...
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Inverse Variation
In this algebra worksheet, students find the inverse of an equations. They graph their solutions and analyze it. There are 8 questions.
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Determining Direct Variation
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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Derivative Grapher
Learners graph the derivative of functions in this calculus lesson plan. They use the TI to graph their functions and algebraically take the derivative of each function. They then create a visual and analyze the graph.
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Euler's Method
Learners identify Euler's method of graphing in this calculus activity. They approximate values of a function and check their work using EM. They also differentiate equations at an exact point.
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Move It
Studens collect and graph data. In this algebra activity, young scholars use a CBL and CBR with a TI Calcualtor to observe linear graphs. They use the correct vocabualry as they discuss the collected data.
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Conductivity of salt Solutions
Students investigate the concentration level of solutions. In this math/science lesson, students identify three different ionic compounds. They predict the conductivity of each using their collected data.
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Slip Slide'n Away
Students analyze the sliding of boxes along a warehouse floor. In this algebra lesson, students connect math and physics by calculating the friction created by the sliding of each box. They develop faster method to move the box, based on...