Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: The Art Gallery Problem
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson introduces students to the Art Gallery Problem, in which cameras must be placed so that the entire area of a floor can be seen. Students use their graphing calculators extensively...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Solving Systems Using Addition or Subtraction
Three examples are used to demonstrate solving a system of linear equations algebraically using addition and subtraction. The examples cover different situations that occur with the coefficients of the variable terms. Includes several...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Factoring Trinomials (A=1)
This site from the Oswego City School District shows students how to factor trinomials when the leading coefficient is equal to 1. The example walks students through the process so they can learn to do it on their own. Includes link to...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Probability: Theoretical and Experimental Probability
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Here you'll learn about theoretical and experimental probability, including how to describe sample spaces and how to conduct probability simulations. Includes...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Probability: Exponential Distributions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers exponential distributions. Presents examples using a graphing calculator as well as guided and independent practice questions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Graphs of Linear Systems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students learn to solve linear systems by graphing. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt practice problems.
Mathematics Archives
Math Archives: Polar Coordinates
This site, which is provided for by the University of Tennessee, shows you how to use the polar coordinate system.
Mathematics Archives
Math Archives: Polar Coordinates
This site, which is provided for by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, shows you how to graph polar coordinates on a TI-85.
Mathematics Archives
Math Archives: Graphing Calculators
Provided here are many links to calculator projects, programs, utilities, lab activities, and worksheets. A good resource for educators to have when needed!
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Ti 82 Calculator Tutorial
This site gives an in depth tutorial on the TI-82 graphing calculator. With each step in the tutorial, a picture of the calculator is shown that can be enlarged.
University of South Florida
Fcat: Exploring Linear Equations: Teacher Notes
This lesson plan guides students through the use of a graphing calculator to explore the slope and y-intercept of a line.
Other
Math notes.com: Rational Functions
A quick look at graphing rational functions, with investigationa ideas for using a graphing calculator.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Saxon Activity Center: Graphing Calculator Activity: Positive and Negative [Pdf]
Order of operations with positive and negative numbers is the focus of this graphing calculator lesson. Included are detailed examples, demonstrations of key functions, and practice problems. Acrobat Reader required.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Saxon Activity Center: Graphing Calculator Activity: Average [Pdf]
A concise graphing calculator lesson on calculating average. Detailed examples, demonstrations of calculator functions, and practice problems included. Acrobat Reader required.
Other
Ostermiller.org: Between Curves Tools
This site provides instructions for programs you can put into a graphing calculator to find the area between curves.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Saxon Activity Center: Graphing Calculator Activity: Proportions [Pdf]
A concise graphing calculator lesson on proportions. Detailed examples, demonstrations of functions, and practice problems included. Acrobat Reader required.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Absolute Value Equations
The concept of absolute value equations is explained and then explored through several examples. Tips and suggestions are offered as to the common pitfalls to avoid. An all-class activity is also explained for the teacher to engage the...
Purple Math
Purplemath: Factorials
A review of factorials in the areas of combinations, permutations, probability, and the Binomial Theorem is presented. Examples are worked out and explained, complete with graphing calculator steps.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Determinants
A complete lesson on matrix determinants is offered here. From explanation of what a determinant is to how to find the determinant of a 2x2 or 3x3 matrix. Steps are written in and shown for the student or teacher's use. Also provided are...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Saxon Activity Center: Graphing Calculator Activity: Common Denominators [Pdf]
A graphing calculator lesson focusing on common denominator. Lesson contains detailed examples, visual demonstrations with key functions, and practice problems. Acrobat Reader required.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Saxon Activity Center: Graphing Calculator Activity: The Coordinate Plane [Pdf]
A graphing calculator lesson on coordinate planes. Detailed examples, demonstrations with key functions, and practice problems included. Acrobat Reader required.
Windstream
Ojk's Precalculus Study Page: Polynomial Inequalities, One Variable
This tutorial offers two methods to solve polynomial inequalities. Site includes several examples, charts, graphs, and other information for student understanding.
Curated OER
Graphing Calculator T1 81 Click to Enlarge
This Smithsonian article traces the teaching of math in America through "Slates, slide rules, and software." Includes sections on The Early Republic, The World Stage, The Cold War, The Information Age, and Resources.