The Classic Box Problem - Exploration
Math: Precalculus: Functions and Graphs
9-12
45 Minutes
TI-Nspire™ Apps for iPad®
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
3.2
The Classic Box Problem - Exploration
Activity Overview
This lesson takes a classic optimization problem and uses the dynamic linking capabilities to visualize the problem in multiple representations: diagramatic, geometric, graphic, numeric.
Objectives
- Students will use multiple linked graphical, geometric (2D and 3D), and numeric representations to model a classic optimization problem.
About the Lesson
The Box_Problem_Exploration_Lesson.tns document takes a classic optimization problem and uses the dynamic linking capabilities of TI-Nspire to enact the problem in multiple representations: diagramatic, geometric, graphic, numeric. The problem scenario is illustrated on the title screen shown at the right.
Math: Precalculus: Functions and Graphs
9-12
45 Minutes
TI-Nspire™ Apps for iPad®
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
3.2
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