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Exploring Linear Equations

Author
Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Linear Functions
Level
6-8
9-12
Activity Time
120 Minutes
Software
TI-SmartView™
TI Calculator
TI-83 Plus Family
TI-84 Plus
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
Other Materials
  • Two overhead projectors (one for the calculator and the other for notes)

  • Wall chart of the TI calculator used

  • Handouts for students

  • Links to transfer data quickly.
Resource Types
Lessons

Exploring Linear Equations

Activity Overview

This activity uses the Transformation Graphing Application to explore the linear equation after entering data into lists and doing a statistical plot of the data.

Before the Activity

The teacher should give a basic introduction to the TI calculator being used:

  • How to enter data into lists

  • How to do a Stat Plot

  • How to do a Linear Regression on the data)

  • The current curricular knowledge of linear equations, related equation forms, and the concepts of slope and y-intercept.

  • In the attachment are more student activities that can be used at the teacher's discretion.

    During the Activity

    The teacher should go over key strokes and keep asking good inquiry questions with writing prompts in journals or notes.

    Handouts can be used as homework or performance activities.

    After the Activity

    The teacher can give any of the student activities as a final performance activity or can give groups separate activities to present to the class.

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    Author
    Subject Area
    Math: Algebra I: Linear Functions
    Level
    6-8
    9-12
    Activity Time
    120 Minutes
    Software
    TI-SmartView™
    TI Calculator
    TI-83 Plus Family
    TI-84 Plus
    TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
    Other Materials
    • Two overhead projectors (one for the calculator and the other for notes)

    • Wall chart of the TI calculator used

    • Handouts for students

    • Links to transfer data quickly.
    Resource Types
    Lessons
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