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Car Stopping Distances

Author
Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Quadratic Functions
Level
9-12
Activity Time
60 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-83 Plus Family
TI-84 Plus
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
Resource Types
Lessons

Car Stopping Distances

Activity Overview

This activity uses the tranformation graphing application on the TI-84 calculator to discover the equation for the stopping distance of a car on dry pavement.

Before the Activity

Please see the attached Word .doc for more details.

During the Activity

Please see the attached Word .doc for more details.

After the Activity

Review student results:

  • As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
  • Re-teach concepts as necessary
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    Author
    Subject Area
    Math: Algebra I: Quadratic Functions
    Level
    9-12
    Activity Time
    60 Minutes
    TI Calculator
    TI-83 Plus Family
    TI-84 Plus
    TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
    Resource Types
    Lessons
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