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Investigation the Derivatives of Some Common Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers investigate the derivative of a function.  In this calculus lesson, students explore the derivatives of sine, cosine, natural log, and natural exponential functions.  The lesson promotes the idea of the derivative as a...
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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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Functions and Inverses

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve problems identifying the functions and inverses. In this algebra instructional activity, students identify a one-to-one function, and perform the horizontal line test. They analyze data and graph their results on a graph.
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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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Continuity and Differentiability 1

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils examine graphs for continuity and differentiability in this calculus lesson. They observe piecewise functions to see where continuity and differentiability come into play. Learners finish by graphing their equation on the TI...
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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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Power Function Inverses

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils graph polynomial functions and analyze the graphs. They identify the inverse of the functions and find the domain and range. Learners will then label the functions as one to one and use the horizontal and vertical line test to...
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Interesting Properties of Cubic Functions to Discover Graphically or Numerically

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners investigate the slope of a cubic function. They find the tangent line of the cubic function at point P, and discuss the relationship between point P and point Q, the point the tangent line intersects the cubic function.  They...
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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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Graphic Designing with Transformed Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Teach your class how to transform a graph! By identifying the domain and range of the functions, learners can observe the parabola and find the vertex of the transformed graph.
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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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Trigonometric Functions of Acute Right Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students derive the six trigonometric functions. In this trigonometry activity, students show their understanding of trigonometric functions as they relate the right triangles. They find the missing angles and side use trig ratios of...
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Math TODAY for TI-Navigator System - Humidity Makes Air Feel Even Hotter ? Part II

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Learners explore quadratic and cubic functions that will model the relationship between air temperature and heat index at fixed relative humidity values. They also make generalizations and apply the findings using their TI-83 Plus or...
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Symbolic Math Guid App

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers explore problem solving with the TI-89 or Voyage 200. In this secondary mathematics lesson plan, your learners will investigate the Symbolic Math Guide Application which assists high schoolers with problem solving...
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Getting Started with Math By Hand Concept App

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Pupils build number sense skills and gain confidence at math by hand. Review how to perform algorithms for the four basic operations. A step-by-step mode emphasizes place value in the base-ten system for each algorithm. Learners identify...
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Inverse Trigonometric Functions (Review)

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students discuss the importance of inverse functions and derivatives. In this calculus activity, students analyze inverse trig functions by solving for missing angles. They graph the functions and discuss integration by parts.
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Functions and Statistics: International Space Station: Up to Us

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore how the International Space Station was built and how it provides first-hand experiences with the space program. They view the NASA engineers discussing the major components of the International Space Station, their...
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Increasing and Decreasing Functions

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students discuss the process involved in increasing and decreasing functions. In this calculus lesson, students analyze functions based on increasing, decreasing, constant, concave up, concave down and point of inflection. They base...
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Lesson Plan 1: Up, Down, Right, Left - Function Families

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students work in small groups to draw the trajectory of several scenarios. They label parts of the resulting parabola (vertex, axis of symmetry). Students complete four stations to explore quadratic functions.
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Average Value of a Function

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students investigate the average value of a function given different interval values. In this calculus lesson, students explore word problems and apply their knowledge of average value to find the answer. They apply previous knowledge to...
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Transportation Math

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars recognize math problems within stories.  In this consumer math lesson, students discover clues to solve math problems within written story problems.  Young scholars complete the story problems on a worksheet.
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Once Upon A Math Story

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students write a math story.  In this math operations and writing lesson, students work in small groups to brainstorm ideas for a math story, write a rough draft, revise their story, edit their story and add clip art.  Students read...
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American Indian Flute and Math

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students investigate the Math behind Musical instruments in this cross-curricular Math lesson on the Native American Flute and waveforms. The lesson can be accomplished in 6 days and includes an extensive materials list for successful...
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Math with M&M's

For Teachers 1st
First graders create number sentences.  In this math lesson, 1st graders use M&M's to make number sentences.  Students create charts using the color of the M&M's as data.

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