How to Weigh an Alligator
Students will explore real data and determine which type of regression is appropriate.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/how-to-weigh-an-alligator
Watch Your P's and Q's
Students will use the Rational Zero Theorem to find all rational zeros of a polynomial.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/watch-your-ps-and-qs
Distance and Midpoint Formulas
Self checking using the attached LearningCheck™ .edc file. These six questions, maybe used for class warmup, review, or checking for understanding.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/distance-and-midpoint-formulas
Verifying Absolute Value Inequalities with a Graphical Approach
Find the solution sets of absolute value inequalities like abs(x-3)5 using the equation editor (y=). Focus on finding the boundaries of inequality intervals.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/verifying-absolute-value-inequalities-with-a-graphical-approach
Graphing Families of Quadratic Functions
Students will use the Transfrm app to explore families of quadratic functions. Generalization about the effect of a, b and c coefficients have on the shape and position of the graph in general form, and the effect of a, h, and k in vertex form, will be summarized by students in their own words. S...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/graphing-families-of-quadratic-functions
Using TRNSFRM APP
This activity introduces the use of TRNSFRM APP and the effect of A and B in AX + B as well as discovering Amplitude, Period and Vertical shift of sinusoids with the aid of a slinky!https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/using-trnsfrm-app
Investigating the Sine and Cosine Functions
Students use Cabri? Jr. to draw a circle and investigate the relationship between the coordinates of a point on the circle and sine and cosine of the angle whose terminal side passes through that point. NY State Algebra 2 & Trigonometry Standards covered: PS.3, PS.4, RP.2, CN.1, CN.2, A.55, A.5...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/investigating-the-sine-and-cosine-functions
Using the Conics Apps to enhance instruction in the Algebra classroom
This is a short exploration lesson plan using the Conics Apps to introduce a lesson on circles.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/using-the-conics-apps-to-enhance-instruction-in-the-algebra-classroom
Determining Area
Students use the area formula involving the determinant of a matrix.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/determining-area_1
Manual Fit
Students manipulate parabolas so that the curve matches a set of data points.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/manual-fit
Defining the Parabola
The teacher will graph a horizontal line and plot a point using TI-Navigator™, and the class will provide the points that create a parabola.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/defining-the-parabola
Living on the Edge
Students find the edge length of an octahedron when given its volume.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/living-on-the-edge
Solving Systems Using Matrices
In this activity, students will represent and analyze mathematical situations and structures using algebraic symbols.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/solving-systems-using-matrices
Constructing an Ellipse
Students explore two different methods for constructing an ellipse.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/constructing-an-ellipse
Light at a Distance: Distance and Light Intensity
In this activity, students will use a light sensor to record the light intensity at various distances from a bulb. They will compare the data to an inverse square and a power law model.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/light-at-a-distance-distance-and-light-intensity
Solving Systems of Equations
This activity can be used as a self assessment or as a small quiz over solving systems of linear equations. Requires knowledge of substitution and elimination.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/solving-systems-of-equations
Solve Square Root Equation
This StudyCards™ set begins with "what is an equation?" and continues with developing the connection between points on the graph of the related function and a solution to an equation. Use with Foundations for College Mathematics, ch. 8-5.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/solve-square-root-equation
Let's Play Ball with Families of Graphs
This activity is designed for students to use real-time data to generate a family of parabolic graphs. The data set will be generated by graphing the heights of a ball bounce with respect to time. Students will determine the regression equations to the graphs and determine their relationships. ...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/lets-play-ball-with-families-of-graphs
Sequence Investigation
Students use the calculator to create an arithmetic sequence and explore the effect of each variable in the formula of the nth term of an arithmetic sequence.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/sequence-investigation
An Introduction to Inverse Variation
In this lesson, students will explore the properties of inverse variation functions by analyzing a scatter plot that is produced by the students. This lesson uses the Activity Center in TI-Navigator.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/an-introduction-to-inverse-variation
Exploring Circles
Explore the relationship between the center and radius of a circle and the equation of the circle. Collect data and determine regression equations related to various combinations of data, and use the regression equations to make predictions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exploring-circles
Algebra II and the TI-83+
This session will examine how the TI-83+ can be used to improve instruction in Algebra II classes. We will look at different objectives from the Algebra II curriculum and examine several ways that calculators can improve student performance.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/algebra-ii-and-the-ti83
Expected Value
Select and use appropriate statistical methods to analyze data.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/expected-value
Evaluating Logarithms on the TI-84 Plus
Understand patterns, relations and functions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/evaluating-logarithms-on-the-ti84-plus
Advanced Algebra Nomograph
Students use a nomograph, or type of function machine, to determine the rule of several functions by entering values of x and observing how the value of y changes.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/advanced-algebra-nomograph_1