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The "Great Pyramid" - Rate of Change

Author
Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Linear Functions
Level
9-12
Activity Time
50 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
Other Materials
An Assessment Worksheet accompanies this activity. The worksheet should be downloaded and printed for students to view during the activity.
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Lessons

The "Great Pyramid" - Rate of Change

Activity Overview

Students will explore different rates of change. Using the TI-Nspire students will be expected to make predictions based upon information that a Pharaoh has given. Students will explore points in a scatter plot of time and height on the building of a pyramid in ancient times. They will calculate the rates of changes and answer questions based upon information given from the Pharaoh. An investigative activity that relates Rate of Change and Slope of a line.

Before the Activity

Download the activity and assessment. Teachers will want to transfer the TNS file to the students handhelds before starting the activity. Use the asssessment during the activity so that the teacher is able to gauge student learning.

During the Activity

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Author
Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Linear Functions
Level
9-12
Activity Time
50 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
Other Materials
An Assessment Worksheet accompanies this activity. The worksheet should be downloaded and printed for students to view during the activity.
Resource Types
Lessons
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