Breakeven Analysis
In this activity, students perform breakeven analysis using the cost and revenue of an enterprise. They will determine the relationship between fixed and variable costs, profits, pricing policy, and the volume of output.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/breakeven-analysis
Walk This Walk
In this activity, students use a motion detector to create Distance versus Time graphs. They experiment with various Distance-Time graphs and write mathematical descriptions of motion with constant velocity.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/walk-this-walk
Biorhythms and Sinusoidal functions
In order to see an application of sinusoidal curves that has relevance to themselves students will compute their biorhythm information, find the sinusoidal function that fits the information and graph them on the graphing calculator. They will use this information to compute future "good" and "b...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/biorhythms-and-sinusoidal-functions
Inverse Variation
Students explore the inverse variation function with a geometric representation (a rectangle with fixed area), a table of values, an algebraic expression, and a graph.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/inverse-variation
Write a Program to do Piecewise Functions
A fun activity to help students learn how to graph a piecewise function and learn how to write a BASIC program. Gives a sense of Accomplishment.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/write-a-program-to-do-piecewise-functions
Is there a relationship between your fist and shoe size?
Students will measure the circumference of their fist and list their shoe size. The lists will be loaded using TI-Navigator™ in the activity center.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/is-there-a-relationship-between-your-fist-and-shoe-size
Linear Equations Given Two Points
Given two points, the students will submit linear equations that pass through the points, using the TI-Navigator™ system. The teacher can evaluate student answers as they are submitted. The Activity can be paused at any point for the teacher to discuss the various equations that are submitted.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/linear-equations-given-two-points
Inverses of Functions
Students explore three ways to find the inverse of a function. First, students graph two scatter plots and find the line of reflection. Then, they will graph a line and use the x- and y-intercepts to create the graph of the inverse.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/inverses-of-functions_1
Writing Equations of Parabolas in Vertex Form
Students use their knowledge of the vertex form of a quadratic equation to graph parabolas, given a specific move to make.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/writing-equations-of-parabolas-in-vertex-form
Looking for Some Direction - Finding Distance on a Graph
This is a suggestion for how to use Activity Center on TI-Navigator™ to illustrate story problems in which students need to find the distance between two points.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/looking-for-some-direction--finding-distance-on-a-graph
In Search of Toronto's Length of Daylight Hours Equation
Students will construct a scatterplot in TI-Navigator™ and through teacher guidance will find the parameters for y = Asin(B(x-C))+D.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/in-search-of-torontos-length-of-daylight-hours-equation
Writing linear equations to form shapes
Students use their knowledge about writing linear equations to graph lines that form a given shape.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/writing-linear-equations-to-form-shapes
Writing Linear Equations Using Activity Center and Houses!
Students will write linear equations given two points. The two points will be the location of the students' houses. They will partner with someone and try to make an equation that will go through the two houses which are coordinates shown on the activity center background.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/writing-linear-equations-using-activity-center-and-houses
Matching quadratics equations with pictures!
Students will submit equations in vertex form that will match the roller coaster using activity center. They will also find the intersection point of two roller coasters.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/matching-quadratics-equations-with-pictures
Math TODAY - Home Sales Records
This activity will help students think about the monthly cost to pay back a home loan, how the length of time of the loan and the rate of interest affect monthly payments, and the total cost paid for the house over the length of time for the loan.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/math-today--home-sales-records
It's a Radical, Rational Universe!
Students explore values and optimization of rational and radical functions in real contexts by graphing and using spreadsheets.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/its-a-radical-rational-universe_1
Lines, Models, CBR - Let's Tie Them Together (Electronic Format Only)
In this activity, students use a motion detector to collect "linear" motion data and examine the relationship between a physical action and a mathematical and/or graphic model of that action. The students will use the "eyeball" method to find the mathematical model.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/lines-models-cbr--lets-tie-them-together-electronic-format-only
Lines, Models, CBR - Let's Tie Them Together
In this activity, students use a motion detector to create the data set and examine the relationship between a physical action and a mathematical and/or graphic model of that action.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/lines-models-cbr--lets-tie-them-together
Linear Force: May the Force be With Us
Using the TI-Navigator, students will send linear equations with STAR WARS movie pictures in the background. Focus on slope and y-intercept with linear lightsabers.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/linear-force-may-the-force-be-with-us
Finding Extraneous Solutions
In this activity, students will graphically solve a radical equation. They are given each step of solving the equation. For each step students are to graph each side of the equation as a separate function and find the intersection. Students will determine in which step the extraneous solution app...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/finding-extraneous-solutions
Linear Inequalities
Students are provided a handful of ordered pairs, and determine which are solutions to a given linear inequality. As a class, students plots their points, and work to develop ideas for graphing.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/linear-inequalities_1
Linear Programming and the Inequalz App
This activity uses the Inequality Graphing Application to take some of the frustration out of linear programming. It allows students to concentrate on the important part of the lesson, so they can learn the basic concepts with greater depth.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/linear-programming-and-the-inequalz-app
y=ax Activity
This activity, inspired by a similar activity in a Texas Instrument guidebook, has served to be very useful in helping students develop concepts of slope and y-intercept.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/yax-activity
Given a graph...what is the function?
Understanding how to associate a function of a parabola with its graph. Students will explore varies functions and determine its graph. They will then use what they learned to predicate where a particular graph of a different function will appear on the coordinate plane.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/given-a-graph---what-is-the-function
Graphing Calculator Scavenger Hunt
Students will use the TI-84+ graphing calculator to complete this Scavenger Hunt.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/graphing-calculator-scavenger-hunt