Activity Overview
Students will investigate the number of diagonals in each polygon with three through ten sides, then develop a formula for the relationship between the number of sides and the number of diagonals of the polygons.
Some prior familiarity with constructing segments and basic functions of the TI-Nspire is needed. Students should be able to navigate between pages. Students should be able to use the menu functions on each screen.
Before the Activity
Students will investigate the number of diagonals in each polygon with three through ten sides, then develop a formula for the relationship between the number of sides and the number of diagonals of the polygons.
Some prior familiarity with constructing segments and basic functions of the TI-Nspire is needed. Students should be able to navigate between pages. Students should be able to use the menu functions on each screen.
During the Activity
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