Successive Differences
Students explore the relationships between the side length and perimeter of a square and the edge length and surface area of a cube by manipulating geometric models. They use the models to generate a dataset, calculate successive differences, and use them to determine which type of function best ...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/successive-differences
Supertall Skyscrapers
Students measure scale drawings of famous "supertall" skyscrapers and solve more proportions to find the heights of other skyscrapers drawn with the same scale.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/supertall-skyscrapers_1
Stretching a Penny
In this activity, students investigate how a spring stretches when different weights pull on it. They relate the stretch of the spring directly to the weight and vice-versa.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/stretching-a-penny
Inequality Graphing App
Students explore inequalities by entering inequalities using symbols, plot their graphs (including union and intersection shades), store (x, y) coordinate pairs as lists, enter inequalities with vertical lines in an X= editor, and trace points of interest (such as intersections) between functions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/inequality-graphing-app
Recursive Sequences
Students use the sequence mode of the graphing calculator to generate recursive sequences and then examine the values.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/recursive-sequences
Quadratic Regression with Transformation Graphing
Students will enter data into lists and graph scatter plots and perform a multiple regression on the plots. They will also make predictions or draw conclusions from the quadratic model.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/quadratic-regression-with-transformation-graphing
Intersection
In this activity, students will investigate modeling the motion of two people to find where they will meet and at what rate each was walking.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/intersection
Orbit Of Jupiter
This activity explores models for the elliptical orbit of Jupiter.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/orbit-of-jupiter
The Garbage Problem
Students examine data about garbage production and graphically represent data in a scatter plot. From the data students make predictions. They develop an understanding of the environmental impact of trash accumulation and the need for a plan to deal with potential garbage problems.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-garbage-problem
The Slope of the Tangent Line (Part1)
In this activity, students use the CellSheet™ Application to approximate the slope of a line tangent to a curve.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-slope-of-the-tangent-line-part1
The Slope of the Tangent Line (Part2)
In this activity, students graph the cubic and quadratic functions. They also graph the slope values of the tangent lines for each of the function graphs.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-slope-of-the-tangent-line-part2
How Far Did You Walk?
In this activity, students will find the distance traveled when the velocity is constant by examining the area under the Velocity-Time graph and applying the formula d = r * t. They will also find the distance traveled for motion when the velocity is not constant by approximating the area under t...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/how-far-did-you-walk
Operating on Matrices
Students learn how to add, subtract, and multiply matrices, as well as find the determinant and inverse of a matrix.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/operating-on-matrices
Radical Functions
Students use a nomograph to investigate functions defined by square roots.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/radical-functions
Old MacDonald's Pigpen
Students solve a standard maximum value problem using the calculator. Students help Old MacDonald build a rectangular pigpen with 40 m fencing that provides maximum area for the pigs. They graph scatter plots, analyze quadratic functions, and find maximum value of a parabola.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/old-macdonalds-pigpen
Transforming Polynomial Functions
Students will understand patterns, relations, and functions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/transforming-polynomial-functions
Double Tree
Students visually explore geometric sequences by modeling the growth of a tree that doubles in height every year.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/double-tree
Transformers (Matrices)
Students explore a special subset of the transformations of a square called the symmetry group. They also find inverses of each transformation in the symmetry group. They then delve deeper into the algebra behind transformations, connecting them with matrix multiplication. Last, students extrapol...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/transformers-matrices
Flipping a Penny
In this activity, students will explore two functions which are inverses of each other. They also explore their characteristics and understand how they reverse each other's operation.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/flipping-a-penny
Finding a Line of Best Fit
Students make a scatter plot of heart rate versus age data and draw lines of best fit using three different methods - by hand, using the upper and lower quartiles, and using the handheld's regression feature.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/finding-a-line-of-best-fit
Exploring the Exponential Function
Students study the exponential function and differentiate between exponential growth or decay from an equation. They identify the coefficient in an equation that represents the rate of growth/decay. Students also explain the effect of changes in the values of A and B.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exploring-the-exponential-function
Exploring the Exponential Function (Electronic Format Only)
In this activity, students study the exponential function. They differentiate between exponential growth and exponential decay from an equation. They identify the coefficient in an equation that represents the rate of growth/decay. Students also explain the effect of changes in the values of A an...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exploring-the-exponential-function-electronic-format-only
Do You Have a Temperature? - TI-83
In this activity, students represent and analyze climate data. They use linear regressions to understand the relationship between temperatures measured in the Fahrenheit and Celsius scales and examine conversion factors.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/do-you-have-a-temperature--ti83
Dog Days or Dog Years?
Students will use order pairs, table of values, and a scatter plot to determine a function that represents real world data.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/dog-days-or-dog-years_1
Applications of Parabolas
Students look for both number patterns and visual shapes that go along with quadratic relationships.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/applications-of-parabolas