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Logarithmic Transformations
Using the TI calculator to visualize and make predictions, high schoolers perform transformation vertically and horizontally on logarithmic graphs in order to solve problems.
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A Tale of Two Lines
High schoolers graph systems of equation. In this calculus lesson, students graph their lines on a TI calculator. They identify the point of intersection and the type of solution.
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Rate of Change
Students observe and calculate slopes. In this algebra lesson plan, 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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Points, Lines, and Distance
Students calculate the distance between two points. In this geometry lesson plan, students define the meaning of the distance between parallel lines. They find the point of intersection of other lines.
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Interior Angles of Regular Polygons
Students investigate the interior angles of a triangle. In this geometry lesson, students create the formula to calculate the angles inside a triangle. They observe the total sum of a triangles angle on the navigator.
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Side Length, Perimeter, and Area of a Rectangle
Learners calculate area, perimeter and length of rectangles. In this geometry lesson, students create different formulas for the problem they are being asked to solve. They use the navigator to move the shape around and make observations.
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Living on the Edge
Students calculate the volume of polyhedrons. In this algebra lesson plan, 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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Riemann Sums
Learners calculate the area under a curve. In this calculus lesson, students use Riemann Sums to find the area under a curve. They apply the boundaries of intervals as they solve for each area.
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Angle Relationships
Tenth graders explore the angle relationships that exist when two lines intersect. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders estimate the measure of given angles and use their graphing calculator tools. Students use this knowledge to find...
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Matrix Transformations
Students perform reflections of polygons. In this algebra instructional activity, students use matrices to calculate the reflection across the x and y axis. They also calculate rotation representing 90 and 180 degrees around the origin...
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Probability of Repeated Independent Events
Statisticians analyze different samples to find independent and dependent events. In this probability lesson, pupils predict the outcome and then calculate the real outcome. They create a tree diagram to help predict the probability of...
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Using Tables to Solve Linear Functions
Oh that intercept! Budding algebra masters solve linear equations from standard to intercept form. They identify the slope and y-intercept to help graph the lines, an then create coordinate pairs using a table of values. Great TI tips...
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Permutations & Combinations
Young mathematicianss predict the outcome of an event. Learners solve problems using permutations and combinations. They use the TI calculator to see the different combinations and how the groupings occur.
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Zeros of Polynomials
High schoolers graph polynomials. In this Algebra II instructional activity, students investigate the graph of a polynomial to determine the value and the number of zeros. This instructional activity requires the use of a graphing...
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Torricelli's Law
Investigate velocity using Torricelli's Law! The class will have a blast solving problems involving velocity and their related equations. They create an equation to represent the flow of the water through a tank. Super helpful tips on...
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Quadratic Functions and Stopping Distance
Students solve quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students factor and graph quadratic functions. they use the properties of quadratics to calculate the distance.
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Secants, Tangents and Arcs
Students identify chords and angles. In this geometry lesson, students calculate the length of the chords inside and outside of-the circle. They differentiate between tangent and secant lines.
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The Apple Orchard Problem
Students explore various approaches to solving a problem of maximizing the total production of apples in an orchard. In this apple orchard instructional activity, students collect data in order to solve the apple orchard problem...
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Velocity, Position, Distance
Students solve problems involving motion and distance. In this calculus activity, students use to derivative to calculate the velocity-of a function. They observe objects moving along a straight line.
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Why Divide by N-1?
Students identify the mean and variance. For this statistics lesson, students calculate the population variance using the N as a divisor. They draw the relationship of dividing by N and N-1.
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Rational Functions
Students evaluate rational functions. In this precalculus lesson, students make observations and define what makes a rational function and what makes a linear function. They use the Ti calculator to visualize the different graphs.
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Transformations of a Quadratic Function
Students graph quadratic functions. In this algebra lesson plan, students perform transformation on the TI calculator as they create a visual. They identify the vertex and intercepts of the parabola.
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Trapezoid and Midpoint Rule
Students solve problems of area using the trapezoid and midpoint rule. In this calculus lesson, students take the derivative of the functions as they approximate the area under a curve. They calculate the exact area using the area formula.
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The Distributive Property
Pupils solve problems using the distributive property. For this algebra lesson, students solve equations by multiplication and combining like terms. They graph their lines on the calculator.