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Complex Numbers
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
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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NUMB3RS - Season 3 - "Provenance" - Matrix Operations
Learn how to use matrix operations to determine the probabilities that an object will end up at a certain location. The lesson is designed as an introduction to matrix operations and is a step-by- step guide through the process that can...
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Domian and Range of Graphs
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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2B or not 2B a Functions
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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Exploration of Trigonometry
Learners explore how changing an angle in a triangle changes the ratio of the sides. They also explore how changing the sides can make changes to an angle in a triangle. Finally, they determine how two different pairs of sides, in the...
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Show Me the Money
Pupils investigate financial applications of mathematics in this mathematics lesson. 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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Confectionery Delight
High schoolers explore the problem of maximizing the volume of a box by making a physical model and observing how changes in the orientation of the paper changes the volume. They use the symbolic capacity of their calculators and...
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NUMB3RS Activity: Riding the Waves
High schoolers use the TI-Navigator system to explore vector fields and make predictions. They also identify what a vector field is and that it represents the movement of water. Pupils try to determine where a bottle floating might have...
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Parabolas
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 the...
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Logistic Growth
Through the exploration of population growth of a bacteria population, high schoolers 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
Learn to solve functions by taking the derivatives. In this calculus lesson, students compare the graph of a derivative to that of the original function.
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Listen and Line Up
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
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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Symbolic Math Guid App
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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Shortest Path
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
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
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...
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Quartic Regions
Young scholars explore quartic functions in this calculus lesson. They investigate an application of derivatives and definite integrals, then explore the question of which of the "three bumps" of a quartic is the largest.
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Quartic Inflection
Learners use their TI-89 calculator to find properties of the quartic polynomials. The instructional activity includes detailed instructions along with screen shots of the graphing calculator display.
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Cylindrical Soda Can
Young scholars explore an application of differentiation in this calculus lesson plan. They investigate the ideal dimensions for a soda can and, using the symbolic capacity of the Ti-89, investigate the dimensions of the can which has...
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Fraction Decimal Challenge
Pupils explore the concept of fractions and decimals as they try to find as many fractions as possible that are equivalent to .25. Learners use their calculator to take screen shots and send them to the teacher via Ti-Navigator. They...
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Estimating with Rational Numbers
Middle schoolers explore the concept of rounding. In this rounding lesson, students round fractions and mixed numbers. Middle schoolers estimate the sums, differences, products, and quotients of rounded fractions and mixed numbers.
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Visual Fractions
Leanrers observe models of fractions and use a calculator to represent numbers as decimals, fractions, and percents. They participate in calculator activities to view different representations of the same number.
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