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Geometric Series

Subject Area
Math: Calculus: Series and Taylor Polynomials
Math: AP Calculus: AP Calculus
Level
9-12
Activity Time
40 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
TI-Nspire Version
3.0
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS

Geometric Series

Activity Overview

Students will use TI-Nspire™ technology to explore infinite geometric series and the partial sums of geometric series. The students will also determine the limits of these sequences and series using tables and graphs.

Before the Activity

Download the attached PDF and look over the information on the first page. Download and distribute the attached student TI-Nspire document (.tns file) and student worksheet for use during the activity. A TI-Nspire solution document containing expected student results is also available for download.

During the Activity

Discuss the material from the activity pages and worksheet with students as needed.

After the Activity

Encourage students to summarize what they have learned from completing the activity.

Subject Area
Math: Calculus: Series and Taylor Polynomials
Math: AP Calculus: AP Calculus
Level
9-12
Activity Time
40 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
TI-Nspire Version
3.0
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS
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