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Graphical Analysis
Get out your TI-nspire graphing calculator and explore polynomials. Learners determine where a given polynomial are increasing or decreasing, find maximums, minimums, and zeros of polynomials, and discuss end behavior of polynomials....
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Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
Graph and solve linear equations in two variables. The class relates the concepts of linear equations to the real world.
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Proof of Identity
Students explore trigonometric identities. In this Algebra II lesson, students use graphing to verify the reciprocal identities. Using Cabri Jr, students investigate the Pythagorean trigonometric identities and the...
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Watch Your P's and Q's
Using your graphing calculator, find all the rational zeroes of a polynomials by using the Rational Zero Theorem. Divide polynomials using the Remainder Theorem and the Factor Theorem and then graph it to find the number of real roots.
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Exploring Expressions
Examine parts of an expression in this algebra lesson. Ninth graders identify the properties of the coefficient and their behavior to the graph. They graph the equation on a TI to see their results.
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Complex Numbers
The class practices, on paper and/or on a TI graphing calculator the concepts of how to add, multiply, divide and subtract complex numbers using the correct property.
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Complex Numbers: Plotting and Polar Form
Explore the concept of, and use the Ti-Nspire to, convert complex numbers into polar form. Then practice graphing complex numbers in the polar coordinate plane.
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Forms of Quadratic Equations
Transformations of parabolas to fit a particular quadratic equation is taught through this lesson. In this transforming parabolas to fit a particular quadratic equation lesson, high schoolers describe the transformations of the...
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Middle Grades Math: Balancing Equations
Learners solve linear equations. By observing the graph of each side of an equation using the TI-nspire graphing calculator, your class gains insight into solutions, as well as balancing equations and transforming linear equations....
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Completing the Square
Solve equations by completing the square. The pupils factor quadratic equations and graph the parabola. They also identify the different terms in the equation and look for patterns.
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Stretching the Quads
Explore parabolas in this algebra lesson with the graphing calculator. The class investigates what effects the changing of the parameters of the vertex form of a quadrati have to its graph. They find the zeros of a quadratic graphically...
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NUMB3RS Activity: Fresh Air and Parabolas
Explore parabolas and investigate linear and quadratic functions to solve problems symbolically and graphically. Also use parametric functions to display trajectories on a graphing calculator.
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Geometry and Measurement
Young geometers explore relationships between units of measure and objects. Three activities provide varied opportunities to practice. Learners calculate the volume of two cylinders made by rolling a piece of paper vertically and...
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Educational Attainment and Marriage Age - Testing a Correlation Coefficient's Significance
Do women with college degrees get married later? Using a provided scatter plot of the percentage of women who earn bachelor's degrees and the median age at which women first get married over time, pupils conduct a linear regression...
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Does Music Cam the Savage Beast?
Students collect, graph and analyze data. In this statistics lesson, students measure the heart beat of a person as they listen to music. They use the CBL and TI to create a graph, analyzing the outcome.
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Exploring Complex Roots
In exploring the concept of complex roots, students find the axis of symmetry and roots of parabolas. Then, they discuss what makes a solution complex and how to identify functions with complex roots.
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A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned
Students explore the concept of exponential growth. In this exponential growth lesson plan, students manipulate power models with base 2. Students discuss what would happen if you doubled a penny over the course of 20...
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Energy Content of Foods
Why do athletes load up on carbohydrates the evening before a competition? The lesson helps answer this question as it relates the type of food to the amount of energy it contains. After a discussion, scholars perform an experiment...
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Using the TI-83 to Evaluate Sequences
In this evaluating sequences activity, students use the TI-83 graphing calculator to evaluate sequences. Instructions on how to use the calculator with these type of problems is provided. There are three problems on this one-page...
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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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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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Negative Numbers on the Number Line Using the TI-83
In this negative numbers worksheet, students use the TI-83 calculator to compare the value of negative numbers. Students explain in short answer format how they used the calculator to determine their answers.
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Calculator Curiosities: Order of Operations, Domain, And Inverse Functions
In this math worksheet, students investigate the concepts of order of operations, domains, and inverse functions while using a calculator.
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Rational Functions
Students evaluate rational functions. In this precalculus instructional activity, students make observations and define what makes a rational function and what makes a linear function. They use the Ti calculator to visualize the...