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Discriminant Testing

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The class works to identify solutions using the discriminant.They use part of the quadratic formula to find the number of solutions a quadratic equation will have. They calculate how-many times the quadratic function will cut the x-axis....
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Solving Systems using Elimination

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Using elimination to find the point of intersection of two lines, students learn to solve systems of equation. They graph their solutions and use the TI to verify the solution.
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Linear Systems and Calories

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students define and graph properties of linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students write systems of equations to represent functions. They relate linear equations to the real world.
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Areas of Polygons

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young mathematicians calculate the area of polygons in this algebra lesson. They find the determinant as they calculate the areas for triangles and quadrilaterals. They also use scalar multiplication to find the determinant.
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The Determinant of a Matrix

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students calculate the determinant. In this algebra lesson, students find the determinant and use to calculate the area of a triangle. They calculate the area of a quadrilateral in a plane.
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Exploring Power Functions 1

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners describe the end behavior of polynomial functions. Pupils relate the behavior of the graph to the exponent of the graph. They differentiate graphs with odd-exponent and graphs with even exponents.
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Exploring Power Functions 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young mathematicians learn to write algebraic equations. They solve and graph different polynomial functions with different powers. They then graph radicals and identify the domain and range.
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Logarithmic Transformations

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

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Solving exponential and logarithmic equations is taught in this interactive lesson. Students use properties of logarithm and exponents solve functions. They estimate the solution and use the Ti to find the exact solution.
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Permutations & Combinations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
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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Basic Limits

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners calculate the limits of functions. In this calculus lesson, students find the left and right handed limits of different functions. They use the Ti Navigator to drag the function around as they study limits.
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Symmetric Secant

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

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young scholars find the derivative using the mean value theorem in this calculus lesson plan. They find the slopes of secant and tangent lines, then analyze the function and identify the slope.
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Slope Fields

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young scholars create and analyze slope fields. For this calculus lesson, students create a visual of differential equations. They use the Ti Navigator to create slope fields.
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Rate of Change

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
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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Multiple Representations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Every topic or subject has its own special jargon. Learners work on their math vocabulary as it relates to basic algebra terms. They define and identify function, functional notation, ordered pairs, rate of change, slope,...
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Solving Systems by Graphing

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Solve systems of equations with your super smart upper graders. They solve systems of equations and then graph two lines to find where they intersect. The focus on the activity is to have learners explore moving a point to illustrate...
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Solving a Pair of Linear Equations by Graphing

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Teach your math lovers how to solve linear equations by graphing. Students identify pairs of coordinates and use it to graph a line and use the TI to graph and observe the line.
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Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Have the class factor and solve trinomials of integers in the form x2 + bx + c, where b and c are positive. They relate factoring to area and then follow a specific format to factor their trinomials. Tiles are used to help them relate...
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Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers factor trinomials. In this algebra lesson, students identify the different integers making up the trinomial and use the special pattern to factor them. They continue to model the equations and how to factor correctly.
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Comparing Linear and Exponential Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Teach your class how to differentiate between linear and exponential functions. They use exponential properties to solve problems, graph them using the TI-Navigator, and make comparisons.
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Spreading Doom

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
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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Alternate Interior Angles

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Label angles of parallel lines to analyze the angles created by a transversal and two parallel lines. They graph their lines and observe the similarity and difference in the angles.
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Similar Figures

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Your class will use a TI calculator to drag vertices of rectangles and triangles to observe what happens to ratios of pairs of sides within each figure. They will apply the definition of similarity to identify similar shapes. The lesson...