Activity Overview
In this activity, students use the Number Line application to represent distance moved in a particular direction (West or East) using vectors.
Before the Activity
Install the Number Line App application on the calculator using the
TI Connect™
, TI Connectivity Cable, and Unit-to-Unit Link Cable
Set up the calculator as explained in the appendix file
See the attached PDF file for detailed instructions for this activity
Print the pages from the attached PDF file for the class
During the Activity
Distribute the pages to the class.
Follow the Activity procedures:
Select the Number Line application, view the number line, and set the starting point to zero
Enter the distances covered as vectors on the number line; movement to the east is positive, while movement to the west is negative
Answer questions in the activity sheet
After the Activity
Review student results:
As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
Re-teach concepts as necessary