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Curated OER

Transformations of Functions 1

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learn how to solve problems with transformation. Students perform transformation on their graphs. Then, they use the TI to create a visual of the graph as it is moving along the graph.
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Curated OER

Transformations of Functions 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Solving problems on the TI graphing calculator can be quite easy. Students observe the properties of transformation of functions and create a formula for the transformation.
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Curated OER

Domain and Range of Exponential Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Have your class find the domain and range for each function. Students graph equations using the TI. They find all the x and y values as they relate to the domain and range.
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Curated OER

Exponential Functions f(x) = abx

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students define exponential functions and graph the equation. In this algebra instructional activity, students discuss exponential growth and decay as they graph their functions. They differentiate between the base of growth and decay.
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Curated OER

Graphing Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils explore quadratic functions in this algebra lesson. They investigate transformation of quadratic functions using the TI calculator. They use the vertex form for this lesson.
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Curated OER

Exploring the Exponential Function

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners collect and analyze data regarding exponential functions of the form y = abx.  Students explore the affects of changing parameters on the graph of the function. 
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Curated OER

Exponential Reflections

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Explore the natural log function through the investigation of inverse of the exponential functions by plotting the inverse of the exponential solution points.  Students examine the results to determine that the inverse is the natural log...
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Curated OER

Graphing the Absolute Vaule Function

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners investigate the graph of the absolute value function and the relationship between the parameters of the equation and the graph of the function.
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Texas Instruments

Let's Play Ball with Families of Graphs

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners explore quadratic equations in this Algebra II lesson plan. They investigate families of quadratic functions by graphing the parent function and family members on the same graph. Additionally, they write the equation of the...
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Curated OER

Discriminating Against the Zero

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students explore the concept of quadratic equations.  For this quadratic equations lesson, students find the roots or zeros of quadratic equations using the quadratic formula.  Students give examples of functions with 2 real, rational...
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Curated OER

Exploring Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed Standards
By stretching and translating the parabola given and determining the effects on the equation, students explore finding the vertex and zeros of a parabola and relate them to the equation. Students also view the intercept form to determine...
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Curated OER

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 vertex given...
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Curated OER

Getting Triggy With It

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The concept of sine and cosine is explored in this lesson where students graph sine and cosine graphs using a transformation application on the graphing calculator.  Students change the coefficients for the amplitude, period, frequency,...
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Curated OER

Exploring Complex Roots

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed Standards
In exploring the concept of complex roots, students find the axis of symmetry and roots of parabolas.  Then, they discuss what makes a solution complex and how to identify functions with complex roots.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Technology for Displaying Trigonometric Graph Behavior: Sine and Cosine

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Young scholars explore the concept of sine and cosine.  In this sine and cosine lesson, students work in groups to graph sine and cosine functions.  Young scholars examine how coefficients in various parts of each parent function shift...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

I'm Lovin' It: Finding Area Between Curves

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed Standards
Students explore the concept of finding the area between two curves. In this finding the area between two curves instructional activity, students model the logos of McDonalds, Nike, and Motorola on grid paper. Students find functions to...
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Curated OER

Quadratic Function Investigations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners perform investigation of quadratic functions while taking part in the solving of various types of problems. They explore the changes in the coefficients on the quadratic function to observe the patterns. The lesson includes...
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PBS

Toothpicks and Transformations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students investigate quadratic functions using geometric toothpick designs. They review transformations of quadratic functions-vertical and horizontal shifts, and stretches and shrinks. Students match the symbolic form of the function to...
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Curated OER

Vertex and Factored Form of Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students graph quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve quadratic equations by factoring. They identify the end behavior of the graph.
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Curated OER

Rose Curve

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Arcsine will be better understood and applied through prediction the number of petals on a rose curve using polar equations. Students relate rose curve to siusoidal functions using the Ti navigator.
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Curated OER

Trains in Motion

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Students compare two object as they find the distance between them. In this geometry lesson, students create an equation describing the distance of time as a function. They use the navigator to observe the distance.
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Curated OER

Exploring Functions with CAS

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Your mathematicians will examine several conjectures regarding even and odd functions and investigate a formal proof of the conjectures using CAS. 
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Curated OER

Let's Play Some Ball!

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils review horizontal and vertical shifts of a parabola and how they effect a specific quadratic formula. They play a basketball review game in which they try to find the right quadratic equation for a given problem in order to earn...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Explore the Transformations of Linear and Absolute Value Functions Using Graphing Utilities

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students explore the concept of transformations.  For this transformation lesson, students use an applet that is an interactive absolute value graph applet.  Students manipulate the applet to examine the change in the function and how it...