Ryan's Puppy Problem
This problem can be used in Geometry of Algebra. Ryan desires to build a rectangluar fence to keep his puppy in. What shape should he use if he has 8 meters of fencing?https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/ryans-puppy-problem
Does Your Euler Line "Wiggle"?
The students will construct an Euler line and demonstrate it is an Euler line by "wiggling" the triangle to guarantee the correct centers remain on the line.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/does-your-euler-line-wiggle
NUMB3RS - Season 2 - "Better or Worse" - Creating Random Numbers
Random numbers are used every day in many different ways. Banks use random numbers to make codes to send information over the internet; lotteries use random numbers to choose winners; computer games use random numbers to determine what will happen next. Depending on their use, it may be important...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/numb3rs--season-2--better-or-worse--creating-random-numbers
t Distributions
Students compare the t distribution to the standard normal distribution and use the invT command to find critical values for a t distribution.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/t-distributions
NUMB3RS - Season 2 - "Double Down" - That's So Random
In "Double Down," three college students attempt to get an edge in a casino card game by analyzing the mechanical randomization process used to shuffle the cards. As Charlie explains, the auto-shuffler relies on an algorithm to deal the cards in random order. The students are able to crack the al...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/numb3rs--season-2--double-down--thats-so-random
Explore Transformations with Matrices
Students will use a graphing calculator to explore transformations with matrices. They will analyze how each element of the matrix affects the position of the image. This Technology Lab accompanies Lesson 12-3 from the ©2007 Holt, Rinehart and Winston Geometry textbook.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/explore-transformations-with-matrices
Fractions to Decimal Form
This program and activity sheets allow teachers and students to explore both terminated and repeating decimal forms of any fraction (within limits). This version 1.0 allows for one conversion but can be rerun indefinitely.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/fractions-to-decimal-form
NUMB3RS - Season 2 - "Soft Target" - Is This Seat Taken?
In "Soft Target," Alan is considering how to arrange people in seats at a wedding. Charlie points out that although there are many possibilities for seating arrangements, you reduce those possibilities if you decide who needs to sit next to whom.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/numb3rs--season-2--soft-target--is-this-seat-taken
The Midpoint Formula
The purpose of the activity is for students to verify the results of the Midpoint Formula using the dynamic capabilities of Cabri Jr.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-midpoint-formula
Algebra vocabulary terms
This StudyCards™ activity includes the definitions for 15 algebra terms for which the students need to identify the correct vocabulary term.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/algebra-vocabulary-terms
Got Complements? with Cabri Jr.
Use the Axes and Measure Angle tool to explore and calculate complementary angles.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/got-complements--with-cabri-jr
Got the sum of remote interior angles equal to the measure of the exterior angle? with Cabri Jr.
Draw a triangle with exterior angle. Measure the exterior angle and each remote interior angle. Use the Alpha hand to check that the sum of the remote interior angles is always equal to the exterior angle.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/got-the-sum-of-remote-interior-angles-equal-to-the-measure-of-the-exterior-angle---with-cabri-jr
Handy Reflections
The purpose of this investigation is to: Revise plotting points on the Cartesian plane Use and understand aspect ratios Improve estimation skills Use a spreadsheet or a graphing calculator to draw a graph Learn how to reflect lines and points in the x & y axis.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/handy-reflections
Future Value of an Ordinary Annuity & Sinking Funds
In this activity, students carry out financial computations, involving annuity, and the future value of annuities. Students also deal with computations involving sinking funds.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/future-value-of-an-ordinary-annuity--sinking-funds
Investigate Perpendicular Bisector
Student activity: Discover that any point on the perpendicular bisector of a segment is equidistant from the endpoints of the segmenthttps://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/investigate-perpendicular-bisector
Pythagorean Theorem with Equation Solver
Students will represent and analyze mathematical situations and structures using algebraic symbols.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/pythagorean-theorem-with-equation-solver
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
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
Polynomial Addition, Subtraction
This StudyCards™ stack teaches that, when linear functions are added, the slope of the sum is equal to the sum of the slopes, likewise for y-intercepts. Includes quadratic and up polynomials. Use with Foundations for College Mathematics, Ch. 3.2.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/polynomial-addition-subtraction
Polynomial Function and Fitting a Curve
Students are asked to fit a polynomial function for the four given points. One y-intercept and three x-intercepts. All intercepts are given as integers. This is document that can be used as a class opener or for checking understanding.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/polynomial-function-and-fitting-a-curve
Classifying A Triangles by Their Angle Measure using Cabri Jr.
This activity uses Cabri Jr.™ to classify triangles according to their angle measure.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/classifying-a-triangles-by-their-angle-measure-using-cabri-jr
Rational Reduction
This StudyCards™ stack begins with arithmetic examples and continues through algebra. Students compare numeric representations of the problem to confirm the correct reduced form. Use with Foundations for College Mathematics, Ch. 7.2.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/rational-reduction
More difficult factoring
To check sign placement for factoring of trinomials when the coefficient in front of the x square is greater than one and the signs are different.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/more-difficult-factoring
Midsegment of a Trapezoid
Students study the Midsegment Theorem for Trapezoids.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/midsegment-of-a-trapezoid
Midsegment of a Triangle
Students explore the properties of triangles formed by connecting the midpoints of two sides of a triangle, and examine the relationship between the two triangles. They study the Triangle Midsegment theorem.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/midsegment-of-a-triangle