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Constructing Lines from Individual Points in the Activity Center

Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Linear Functions
Level
9-12
Activity Time
15-20 Minutes
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TI-84 series
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TI-Navigator™
Resource Types
Lessons

Constructing Lines from Individual Points in the Activity Center

Activity Overview

Students will understand that a line is made up of many points that all follow the same rule.

Before the Activity

Set Activity Center to CONTRIBUTE POINT
Under CONFIGURE (next to Contribute) select 1 point per student, and set step size to 1 (step size may vary)
Set Window to -20, 20, -20, 20 (window setting may vary)
On tool bar go to VIEW and check INDIVIDIULIZE STUDENT CURSORS

During the Activity

Please see the attached Word .doc for detailed instructions.

After the Activity

Review student results:

  • As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
  • Re-teach concepts as necessary
  • Subject Area
    Math: Algebra I: Linear Functions
    Level
    9-12
    Activity Time
    15-20 Minutes
    TI Calculator
    TI-84 series
    Other Materials
    TI-Navigator™
    Resource Types
    Lessons
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