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Taylor Polynomial Examples

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers graph Taylor polynomials. In this calculus instructional activity, students relate accuracy of a Taylor polynomial to the degree of the equation. They graph their polynomials using the TI calculator.
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Trigonometry Ratios

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners identify the different angles and sides of a triangle. In this geometry lesson, students identify the six trigonometric ratios. They graph the graph of each trig function and analyze it.
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Domain and Range 2

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
How do you identify the domain and range of the function? As learners find out it's as easy as creating a graph. They'll identify the domain and range of a relation from its graph, write symbolic expressions describing the relationship...
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REAL LIFE REAL WORLD Activity - Surveyor

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners investigate surveying in this secondary mathematics lesson. They will explore a real world application of geometry and trigonometry as they create a plot plan using a geometry utility and calculate the area of the land parcel.
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Comparing Linear and Exponential Data

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners graph linear and exponential equations. In this algebra lesson, students differentiate between linear and exponential equations. They relate it to the real world.
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Logarithmic Transformations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Using the TI calculator to visualize and make predictions, students perform transformation vertically and horizontally on logarithmic graphs in order to solve problems.
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Perimeter Pattern

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers investigate perimeter patterns formed by a hexagon and a triangle. They will identify the dependent and independent variable and write a function for the relationship.
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Newton's Method

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Student approximate the roots of E using Newtons Method. In this calculus lesson, high schoolers calculate the equation of tangent a line. They use the TI to visualize the tangent line.
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Limit of a Sequence

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Young scholars solve problems using limits in this calculus lesson. They calculate the solution to a problem by substituting in positive integers and relate the sequence output as it relates to the limit of a function.
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Polar Graphs

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students graph polar graphs. In this calculus instructional activity, students convert between polar and rectangular coordinates. They graph their solution on the TI calculator and make observations.
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Rate of Change

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students observe and calculate slopes. In this algebra lesson, students graph equations and determine the pace at which the slope is changing. They use the navigator to see the change as they graph the lines around.
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Spreading Doom

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students explore the pattern created by a sequence or series. In this geometry instructional activity, students relate the spread of a virus to the growth of exponential functions. They collect data as they analyze the sequence created...
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Extraneous Solutions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers find the roots of quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve radical equations and identify the positive and negative roots. They graph and analyze their functions.
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Solving Logarithmic Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers solve logarithmic equations. They graph and plot logarithmic functions and use algebraic steps and the calculator to simplify and solve the equations.
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Curve Ball

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Learners explore the concept of parabolas by collecting quadratic data on a bouncing ball as it is falling using a motion detector. They plot the data and determine the equation of the quadratic in vertex form, then determine the values...
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Multiplying Monomials

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students differentiate between linear and quadratic functions. In this algebra lesson, students write equations of graphs and graph a function from an equation. They also identify the slope and y-intercept.
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Sign of the Derivative

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learn how to investigate the change in a graph by dragging the cursor to observe the change in the function. They use the TI calculator to graph their parabola.
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Area "FOILed" Again!

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners perform factoring on the TI. In this algebra lesson plan, students factor equations using the FOIL method. They use the TI navigator to show each step using a visual.
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Living on the Edge

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students calculate the volume of polyhedrons. In this algebra lesson, students are asked to solve a complex problem. They identify the length of the edges and the volume of the shape.
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Approximation of Pi

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the concept of Pi.  In this Pi lesson, students measure the circumference and diameter of a circle.  High schoolers record the diameter and circumference measurements from their classmates.  Students...
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Name That Tune: Matching Musical Tones Through Waveform Analysis

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils detect the waveform of musical notes to determine the code for the "safe" in this forensics simulation lesson. They use a microphone and tuning forks along with Vernier EasyData on their graphing calculator to analyze five musical...
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Complex Roots: A Graphical Solution

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Using their Ti-Nspire to determine the solutions of parabolas, students explore the concept of complex roots.  Students determine if parabolas have real or complex roots.  Students determine the the axis of symmetry and the...
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Gateway Arc Length

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners differentiate and calculate the length of an arc. They define an arc and relate it to the area of a circle and integrate the function to solve the equations. Students use their TI calculators to graph the equation.
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Sequences

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve problems using the TI. In this calculus lesson, students evaluate functions using sequences. They graph the functions on the TI and make observations.