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Trigonometry Ratios
High schoolers identify the different angles and sides of a triangle. For 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
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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Logarithmic Transformations
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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Newton's Method
Student approximate the roots of E using Newtons Method. In this calculus lesson plan, students calculate the equation of tangent a line. They use the TI to visualize the tangent line.
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Limit of a Sequence
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
Students graph polar graphs. In this calculus lesson, 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
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
Students explore the pattern created by a sequence or series. In this geometry lesson, students relate the spread of a virus to the growth of exponential functions. They collect data as they analyze the sequence created by the growth.
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Extraneous Solutions
Learners 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
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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Trigonometry Formula Worksheet
In this trigonometry instructional activity, students solve right triangle problems. They find the sine, cosine and tangent of given triangles. This on-line, interactive instructional activity contains 6 problems. ...
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Curve Ball
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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Perimeter Pattern
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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Multiplying Monomials
High schoolers differentiate between linear and quadratic functions. In this algebra activity, students write equations of graphs and graph a function from an equation. They also identify the slope and y-intercept.
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Precalculus Exam
In this precalc lesson, learners write out definitions, identify functions, solve integrals and derivatives and graph trig functions as they relate to angles. This is a final exam for precalculus. There are 80 questions on this exam.
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Sign of the Derivative
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!
Learners perform factoring on the TI. In this algebra lesson, 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
Students calculate the volume of polyhedrons. In this algebra activity, 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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NUMB3RS - Season 3 - "Provenance" - Matrix Operations
Learn how to use matrix operations to determine the probabilities that an object will end up at a certain location. The instructional activity is designed as an introduction to matrix operations and is a step-by- step guide through the...
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Seeing is Believing: Derivatives
Learn to solve functions by taking the derivatives. In this calculus lesson, students compare the graph of a derivative to that of the original function.
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Shortest Path
High schoolers explore an application of definite integrals. They graph three functions that go through the same three points. Learners use the symbolic capacity of their calculators to find the shortest path through the three points and...
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Approximation of Pi
Young scholars explore the concept of Pi. In this Pi lesson, students measure the circumference and diameter of a circle. Young scholars record the diameter and circumference measurements from their classmates. Students...
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Name That Tune: Matching Musical Tones Through Waveform Analysis
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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Gateway Arc Length
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. High schoolers use their TI calculators to graph the equation.