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How Many Solutions to the System?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Solve systems of equation using graphing! In this algebra lesson, students use the TI to graph two lines and identify the number of solutions. They perform interactive graphing on the navigator.
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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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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.
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Properties of Logarithms

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of logarithms.  In this logarithms lesson, students graph logarithms on their Ti-Nspire calculator.  Students describe the shapes of their graphs by identifying slope, y-intercepts, and roots. ...
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Solving Systems of Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 9th Standards
Solving systems of equations underpins much of advanced algebra, especially linear algebra. Developing an intuition for the kinds and descriptions of solutions is key for success in those later courses. This intuition is exactly what...
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Completing the Square Algebraically

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Using TI-Nspire, scholars rewrite quadratic expressions by completing the square. They change the equation into vertex form.  By the end of this lesson, they should be able to change any quadratic equation into vertex form. 
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Algebra Nomograph

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Investigation of a nomograph teaches students to determine the rule of a function by examining the input and output values.  Students use a nomograph on their Ti-Nspire to determine the function rule.  Students make a scatter...
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Cramer's Rule ID: 8793

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Mathematicians are introduced to Cramer’s Rule and use it to solve three systems that have one solution, no solutions, and an infinite number of solutions.  Students use TI-Nspire to graph the systems to verify their answers and...
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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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Expanding - Using CAS

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young scholars explore binomial multiplication. They use a TI-nspire handheld to investigate the relationship between the binomial multiplication problem and the resulting trinomial. 
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Solve Me - Multi-Step Equations

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students explore multi-step equations. For this pre-algebra/algebra I lesson, students use the TI-nspire computer algebra system to check the steps they used to solve multi-step equations and equations with variables on both sides.
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Application of Matrix Multiplication

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The class explores a real-world application in which the data represents rental prices of beach condos. They problem solve by multiplying matrices to determine the cost of each property in each season. Several scenarios are presented in...
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The Corner Problem

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students explore the concept of the corner problem. In this corner problem instructional activity, students use the TI-NSpire to determine the maximum length a rod can be and still pass horizontally around a corner. Students use similar...
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Visualizing Integers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students create visuals on the TI Calculator to solve problems. In this algebra lesson, students perform basic operations with integers. They add, subtract, multiply and divide.
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Confidence Levels

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students collect data and graph it. In this statistics instructional activity, students rate confidence levels by collecting data and analyzing it. They graph their findings on the Ti calculator.
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Derivative Grapher

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners graph the derivative of functions in this calculus lesson. 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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Geometric Sequences and Series

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learn to calculate the nth term of a sequence defined by an algebraic expression. They examine geometric sequences and series, relate geometric sequences to their explicit forms, find the partial sums of a sequence in a table, and...
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Creating and Graphing Exponential Equations

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Frequently found in biology and economic application problems, exponential equations show up as stars in this introductory presentation. Taking no background or knowledge of exponentials for granted, the slides walk learners...
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Application of Linear Systems

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Let the learners take the driving wheel! The class solves systems of linear equations and applies the concepts of systems to solve a real-world situation about parking cars and buses. They then use calculators to create a visual of their...
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Exploring Expressions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
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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Graphs of Rational Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Take your kids on a tour of graphing rational functions. Using this TI lesson, high schoolers identify the end behavior of their functions. They find the domain and range, describe end behavior, and look at asymptotes and restrictions of...
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Application of Completing the Square

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
A TI technology activity that helps learners to recognize and use the characteristic of a perfect square quadratic to complete the square. Additionally, they apply their knowledge to solve real-world problems.
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Dog Days or Dog Years?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
In need of some algebraic fun with real world implications?Learners use ordered pairs, a table of values and a scatter plot to evaluate the validity of several real world data sets. The class focuses on  dog ages in human...
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Symmetric Secant

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Mathematicians use a symmetric secant line to prove the derivative at a point. In this trigonometry lesson plan, students create secant lines on the navigator to analyze the derivative. They move the lines around and make observations.