Constructing Circles
In this activity, students will investigate the construction of circles that pass through a given number of points. They will also investigate the number of points needed to generate a unique circle in a plane.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/constructing-circles
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
Intersecting Lines and Vertical Angles
In this activity, students visualize and explore the angles that are formed when two lines intersect. By measuring angles formed by intersecting lines, they enhance their understanding of vertical angles, supplementary angles, and a linear pair. NCTM Geometry Standard covered: Analyze characteris...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/intersecting-lines-and-vertical-angles
Constructing Triangles
This activity focuses on the various ways to construct the different types of triangles such as isosceles, equilateral, right, and right isosceles triangles. Students will begin by constructing triangles based on a minimal definition of the shape of the triangle. They will then make constructions...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/constructing-triangles
NUMB3RS - Season 3 - "Traffic" - Birthday Surprise
Students will study the birthday problem and other similar applications.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/numb3rs--season-3--traffic--birthday-surprise
Coordinate Geometry - Circles
In this activity, students investigate the relationship between the coordinates of a point on the circle, radius of a circle, and the values in the equation of the circle.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/coordinate-geometry--circles
Coordinate Geometry The Equation of a Line
This activity teaches students the relationship between the slope, y-intercept, and the equation of a line.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/coordinate-geometry-the-equation-of-a-line
Sequence of Bounces
In this activity, students will explore the rebound heights of a ball and develop a sequence that will predict the rebound height of subsequent bounces. They will also find the total distance that the ball travels.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/sequence-of-bounces
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
Shark Attack
Students use the Transformation Graphing application to separate what effect each change in the Point-Slope equation has on the graph.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/shark-attack
NUMB3RS - Season 2 - "Assassin" - Experimenting with Paper Airplanes
In the episode "Assassin," Charlie and Larry discuss a paper airplane contest and some factors that affect the flight of a paper airplane. Because it is much simpler, a paper airplane can be easily modified and then tested to see how those changes affect its flight.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/numb3rs--season-2--assassin--experimenting-with-paper-airplanes
Radius, Diameter, and Circumference of a Circle
In this activity, students will learn the basic concepts of the circle. They explore the relationship between the diameter and the radius, and between the diameter and circumference of a circle. They also get familiar with the Greek symbol π (pi).https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/radius-diameter-and-circumference-of-a-circle
Ratio of Areas
In this activity, students use the CellSheet™ Application to determine geometric ratios of areas. Students determine the position of the vertices of a square that has all four vertices on the sides of a larger square and has a specified area. They also learn how quadratic functions can model geom...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/ratio-of-areas
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
Decimal Defender App
This App helps students practice multiplication and division with decimals in a fun environment. Students use this App to learn standard multiplication and division algorithms as well as understand topics such as scientific notation, the metric system, and more.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/decimal-defender-app
Discovering Integer Rules (Multiplying/Dividing)
Students will determine rules for integer operations using the calculator.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/discovering-integer-rules-multiplyingdividing
Modeling Exponential Decay with a Look at Asymptotes
In this activity, students approximate exponential decay models by defining parameters A and B in the exponential equation y = abx. They identify non-zero asymptote form of an exponential function.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/modeling-exponential-decay-with-a-look-at-asymptotes
Midpoint of a Segment
Students review the basic geometry definitions of segment and midpoint, and learn to use drawing and measurement tools. They explore changes in measurements as the figure is altered. NCTM Geometry Standard covered: Analyze characteristics and properties of 2- and 3-dimensional geometric shapes a...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/midpoint-of-a-segment
Modeling Exponential Decay with a Look at Asymptotes - Activity 7
Students use sample data to approximate models with the Transformation Graphing Application. They are introduced to the idea of discrete data sets being used with continuous function models. They also identify non-zero asymptote form of an exponential function.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/modeling-exponential-decay-with-a-look-at-asymptotes--activity-7
Drawing and Measuring an Angle
Students learn to use drawing and measurement tools to measure angles. They explore and review types of angles as their measurements are altered. NCTM Geometry Standard covered: Analyze characteristics and properties of 2- and 3-dimensional geometric shapes and develop mathematical arguments abo...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/drawing-and-measuring-an-angle
Midsegment of a Trapezoid
Students study the Midsegment Theorem for Trapezoids.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/midsegment-of-a-trapezoid
Matrix Addition, Subtraction, and Scalar Multiplication
Students take quiz from Word .doc and answer the questions in the LearningCheck&trade .edc file.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/matrix-addition-subtraction-and-scalar-multiplication
Estimation Games
Students use the calculator to compute products of numbers and to find answers to division problems. The activity is designed to help students develop number sense with the operations of multiplication and division.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/estimation-games
Midsegments of a Triangle
In this activity, students will construct midsegments of a triangle, and look to formulate statements that appear to be true about the construction. They will form a midsegment triangle and compare the properties of the triangles formed.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/midsegments-of-a-triangle