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Finite Differences

Subject Area
Math: Algebra II: Data Analysis
Level
9-12
Activity Time
50 Minutes
Software
TI Connect™
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Other Materials
Resource Types
Lessons

Finite Differences

Activity Overview

Students will understand patterns, relations. and functions using mathematical models to represent and understand quantitative relationships.

Before the Activity

Provide each student with a copy of the attached .pdf document.

During the Activity

Students will:

  • Analyze differences in a set of data to determine the degree of the polynomial that will fit the data.
  • Copy lists and use the "change in list" command to analyze change.
  • Set up and examine scatter plots to determine the degree of the polynomial that will fit the data.
  • After the Activity

  • Review student answers
  • As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
  • Re-teach concepts as necessary
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    Subject Area
    Math: Algebra II: Data Analysis
    Level
    9-12
    Activity Time
    50 Minutes
    Software
    TI Connect™
    TI Calculator
    TI-84 series
    Other Materials
    Resource Types
    Lessons
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