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NUMB3RS Activity: Exponential Growth

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Mathematicians investigate exponential growth by exploring two different options for receiving allowance.  High schoolers use technology to compare a linear function with a constant rate of growth to a function that grows...
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Texas Instruments

Graphing Calculator Investigation Graphs of Relations

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Learners investigate relations in this algebra lesson. They graph the set of ordered pairs that determine a relation. Using a TI-83 Plus, your learners will enter the coordinates in a list, create a scatter plot, and manipulate the...
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Getting Started with the TI-Navigator™ System: What's My Line?

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Learners analyze linear functions in this algebra lesson. They explore the meaning of slope and the slope-intercept form of a line as they investigate the effect changing parameters on the graph of a linear function.
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Rational Numbers

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Young scholars investigate rational numbers in this algebra lesson. They graph systems of equations and use technology to find the point of intersection. They need a TI for this assignment.
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Tight Rope

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learn how to explore the concept of linear functions.  In this linear functions lesson, learners collect linear data from a motion detector.  Students walk to create a linear function.  Learners plot the points on a graph...
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NUMB3RS Activity: Settling The Score

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learn how to investigate matrix multiplication.  In this secondary mathematics activity, students examine matrix multiplication in the context of a Homes-Rahe stress test which is similar to the process used to score figure...
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NUMB3RS - Season 3 - "Provenance" - Set the Trap

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners investigate concept of matrices through iteration in this probability lesson. They investigate probability by creating a lesson based on a famous painting. This assignment contains extensions to the...
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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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Graphing Rational Functions

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Learners complete an activity, included, of the information on asymptotes and intercepts. They also solve and complete eight questions on graphing rational functions, file included. Finally, pupils summarize vertical asymptotes,...
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NJ HSPA Cluster 4

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils engage in a instructional activity that is focused upon helping them to complete exercises used to prepare for the High School Proficiency Assessment. They look at the patterns seen in algebraic problems and focus upon the cluster...
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Complex Numbers

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students examine complex numbers. In this Algebra II lesson, students investigate two programs that involve complex numbers: the MANDELER Program and SYNDIV program.
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Equations for Curves Passing through a Given Set of Points

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learner use three random locations on the coordinate system and simplify the expression and assign result to the variable loc. They substitute guesses for the center and radius of the circle in the equation for the center of a circle and...
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Determining Area

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers conduct chemical experiments. In this chemistry lesson, they investigate reactions using the CBL system. Learners will graph and analyze their data using a TI.
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Domian and Range of Graphs

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers determine the domain and range of various graphs using a graphing calculator. Given a set of graphs to analyze, learners calculate the range and domain of the graphs by plotting the graphs on their calculators. Downloads...
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Texas Instruments

2B or not 2B a Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners use their graphing calculators to view graphs of equations. They tell if each equations is or is not a function and are shown pre-set graphs on their graphing calculators. They use the Quick Poll feature to indicate if the graph...
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Show Me the Money

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Pupils investigate financial applications of mathematics in this mathematics activity. They will investigate equations that represent a company’s income, expense, and profit functions and use those equations to identify break even points...
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Parabolas

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learn how to evaluate the derivatives of polynomials.  Mathematicians find the derivative of a quadratic function and determine the value at a given value.  Students compare the slope of the secant line through two points with...
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Logistic Growth

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Through the exploration of population growth of a bacteria population, students learn about and observe bacteria population over a 20 hour period.  Students graph the population growth using a scatter plot and discuss its logistic...
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Seeing is Believing: Derivatives

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Learn to solve functions by taking the derivatives. For this calculus lesson, students compare the graph of a derivative to that of the original function.
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Texas Instruments

Listen and Line Up

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers practice the derivative using an interactive activity. In this calculus lesson they explore the derivative by playing a game. Each student gets a turn at being the caller.
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Implicit Differentiation

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils explore the concept of derivatives. They use implicit differentiation to determine points on a graph where a tangent line is horizontal, vertical, or oblique. Finally, learners find the derivative of a polynomial by...
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Shortest Path

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore an application of definite integrals. They graph three functions that go through the same three points. Learners use the symbolic capacity of their calculators to find the shortest path through the three points and...
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Riemann Sums

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Mathematicians use their calculators to investigate Riemann sums. Your learners will explore the relationship between the limit of two Riemann sums and the definite integral of the function.
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The Region Between Two Curves

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners find the area of a region between two curves. They integrate functions such as sin(x) and cos(x) on a given interval and find the area bounded by the two functions. Pupils use their TI-89 to aid them in finding the bounded...