Basic Geometry Vocabulary Flip Card Activity
Activity will allow students to study vocabulary words and definitions with personal or in class calculators.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/basic-geometry-vocabulary-flip-card-activity
Constructing Quadrilaterals
In this activity, students will construct different types of quadrilaterals from the quadrilateral hierarchy. This activity asks for constructions based on a minimal definition of the quadrilateral. The activity will reinforce the difference between a construction and a drawing.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/constructing-quadrilaterals
Polynomial Multiplication
This StudyCards™ set shows that the product of linear functions (polynomial) is usually quadratic. Students discover the exact product and more traditional methods for multiplying polynomials. Use with Foundations for College Mathematics, Ch. 3.3.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/polynomial-multiplication
Circles in the Plane
In this activity, students will use the Cabri™ Jr. application to explore circles in a plane. They will investigate the relationship between the equation of a circle, the length of its radius, and the coordinates of its center.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/circles-in-the-plane
NUMB3RS - Season 2 -"Hot Shot" - A Stab in the Dark
In "Hot Shot," two victims of a possible serial criminal are found. Charlie uses kernel density estimation as a method for predicting a change in behavior to indicate a connection between the victims and the criminal.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/numb3rs--season-2-hot-shot--a-stab-in-the-dark
REAL LIFE REAL WORLD Activity: Archeologist Frieze Patterns
Archeologists, when classifying artifacts, often take note of the physical properties or attributes of artifacts, such as the materials from which the artifacts are made, and their size, shape, function, and decoration. Friezes are often seen as ornaments in architecture. Frieze patterns can be f...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/real-life-real-world-activity-archeologist-frieze-patterns
Measuring Angles in a Triangle
In this activity, students learn about the sum of the angles in a triangle. They understand triangles and their interior angles. NCTM Geometry Standard covered: Analyze characteristics and properties of 2- and 3-dimensional geometric shapes and develop mathematical arguments about geometric relat...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/measuring-angles-in-a-triangle
Saving for Graduation
In this activity, students use the CellSheet™ Application to calculate accrued interest on a principal. During the activity students solve a problem to calculate the interest on a principal, for a specified period.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/saving-for-graduation
Measuring Polygons - An Introduction to Cabri Jr.
This activity is designed as an intoduction to using the Carbr Jr. application on the TI-83+/84+ calculators. Students are guided through the menu system and are shown how to draw triangles, quadrilaterals and and a pentagon. Perimeter and angle measurements are also explained. The activity leads...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/measuring-polygons--an-introduction-to-cabri-jr
How Many Drivers? Investigate the Slope-Intercept Form of a Line
In this activity, students will be introduced to the slope-intercept form of a linear equation. They will recognize the effects of changes in the slope and y-intercept on the graph of a line. Students will use the Transformation Graphing application to find an approximate linear model of the actu...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/how-many-drivers-investigate-the-slopeintercept-form-of-a-line
Inequalities, They Are Not Just Linear Anymore!
Students study quadratic relationships and explore the process of graphing quadratic inequalities and systems of quadratic inequalities. They will solve these inequalities algebraically and graph them on a coordinate plane.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/inequalities-they-are-not-just-linear-anymore
Behaviors-Rational Functions
This StudyCards™ set teaches and tests on the rational function. Shows connection between the function parameters and the resulting geometric behaviors of the rational function. Use with Foundations for College Mathematics, Ch. 7.1.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/behaviorsrational-functions
Breaking Up Over Model Bridges
The learning objective of this activity is to introduce the concept of reciprocal functions having the form: xy = k or y = f(x) = k/x, where k is a constant and x and y are variables. In Part I, twelve one inch paper squares arranged in various rectangles illustrate that length x width = 12 sq...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/breaking-up-over-model-bridges
Walk My Walk
A two-part activity that uses a CBR to develop the notion of slope and y-intercept through various walking activities. Part A develops a general notion of how changes in walking are reflected in various graphical representations. Part B formalizes the ideas of (1) slope and its relationship to sp...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/walk-my-walk
Linear Equations for Which the Difference between the Coordinates is Constant
This activity allows students to explore situations in which points with a constant difference between coordinates are graphed. With TI-Navigator?s display, students can determine that an oblique line is formed from such points. This oblique line always has intercepts equal to the constant diff...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/linear-equations-for-which-the-difference-between-the-coordinates-is-constant
Asymptotes & Zeros
Students relate the graph of a rational function to the graphs of the polynomial functions of its numerator and denominator. Students graph these polynomials one at a time and identify their y-intercepts and zeros. Using the handheld's manual manipulation functions, students can manipulate the gr...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/asymptotes--zeros_1
Hurricane Hunters: Tracking Katrina and Rita
In this activity students will use data collected on Hurricanes Katrina and Rita to study functions, predictions, and probability models. Students will track the two hurricanes to see how the paths of the hurricanes affected the Gulf Coast of the United States. Students will use list, graphs, a...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/hurricane-hunters-tracking-katrina-and-rita
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
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
Behaviors-Square Root Functions
This StudyCards™ stack teaches and tests on the square root function. Shows connection between the function parameters and the resulting geometric behaviors of the square root function. Use with Foundations for College Mathematics, Ch. 2.7, 8.1.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/behaviorssquare-root-functions
Olympic 100 Meter Dash Times: Women vs. Men
In this activity, students will analyze data from 1960 to 1992 to determine when mens' and womens' winning olympic times will be equal. Students use regression and systems of equations to answer a series of questions about the data.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/olympic-100-meter-dash-times-women-vs--men
Behaviors-Quadratic Functions
This StudyCards™ set teaches and tests on the quadratic function. Shows connection between the function parameters and the resulting geometric behaviors of the quadratic function. Use with Foundations for College Mathematics, Ch. 2.5, 9.1.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/behaviorsquadratic-functions
Behaviors-Linear Function
This StudyCards™ stack teaches and tests on the linear function. Shows connection between the function parameters and the resulting geometric behaviors of the linear function. Use with Foundations for College Mathematics, ch. 2.3, 4.1.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/behaviorslinear-function
Webinar | Tools for Learning in Algebra 1 With the TI-Nspire™ CX II Graphing Calculator
... ways to explore concepts in Algebra 1, including: Simplifying square roots. Factoring differences of squares. Squaring binomials. Completing the square. Solving equations. Leveraging powerful graphing tools to support learning. Solving high cognitive demand math ta...https://education.ti.com/en/t3-professional-development/for-teachers-and-teams/online-learning/on-demand-webinars/2024/oct-1-tools-for-learning-in-algebra-1-with-the-ti-nspire
Central Limit Theorem
This lesson involves examining distributions of sample means of random samples of size n from four different populations.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/central-limit-theorem_1