Introduction to Quadratic Equations
This activity allows students to gain an understanding of quadratic equations. They will begin by using a Lists and Spreadsheet page to find the y-values of a specific function. They will then plot the x and y-values using a scatter plot to see the shape of the parabola. On top of this scatter...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/introduction-to-quadratic-equations
One Step at a Time
Students solve one-step equations involving addition and multiplication by substituting possible values of a variable.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/one-step-at-a-time_1
All On The Line
Students enter points into a spreadsheet and graph equations to help solve linear systems.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/all-on-the-line_1
Absolutely!
Students first solve linear absolute value equations in a single variable using the definition of absolute value to write and solve two equations. They then explore the handheld's functionalities for solving and checking such equations. Students view graphs of absolute value inequalities, compare...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/absolutely
Polynomial Rollercoaster
This lesson involves finding a cubic regression equation to model a section of roller coaster track.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/polynomial-rollercoaster
Ride the Rollercoaster
In this activity, students will use polynomial regression to develop and assess the fit of equations modeling data. The equation models are then evaluated for reasonableness in their use for extrapolating beyond the given data sets.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/ride-the-rollercoaster_1
Dynagraphs
This lesson involves using a dynagraph to explore the relationship between the input and the output of a given function.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/dynagraphs
Round and Round She Goes...
Students will explore relationships on a unit circle by identifying coordinates of points given an angle measure in degrees.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/round-and-round-she-goes
Graphs of the OTHER Trig Functions
This lesson involves providing opportunities for students to explore and make sense of the graphs of the cotangent, secant, and cosecant functions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/graphs-of-the-other-trig-functions_1
Proof of Identities
This lesson involves discovering, visualizing, and proving trigonometric identities.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/proof-of-identities
Trigonometric Proofs
Students will perform trigonometric proofs and use the graphing capabilities of the TI-Nspire for verification.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/trigonometric-proofs
Parametric Projectile Motion
Students will understand how changing the initial velocity and the initial angle change the path of a projectile. Students will be able to write the parametric equations for the path of a projectile.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/parametric-projectile-motion
Spring Training
Students explore parametric equations by finding the horizontal and vertical distances traveled by a projectile.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/spring-training_1
Properties of Ellipses
This TI-Nspire Activity examines the reflective property and the distance property of a ellipse.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/properties-of-ellipses
Introduction to Conic Sections
This lesson involves observing how each of the conic sections is formed and connecting the locus definition of a parabola with the vertex form of a parabola.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/introduction-to-conic-sections
Properties of an Ellipse
Students discover properties of an ellipse, such as the set of all points such that the sum of the distances from these points to two fixed points is constant.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/properties-of-an-ellipse
Exploring Geometric Sequences
Students graphically analyze geometric series using graphs and consider the effect of the value for the common ratio and first term using sliders.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exploring-geometric-sequences
Rational Functions
Students investigate the graphs of functions of the form y = 1/(x - a). They will discover that the graph of such a function has a vertical asymptote at x = a, and a horizontal asymptote at y = 0. They will investigate the graphic and numeric consequences of such asymptotic behavior by observing ...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/rational-functions_2
Spring Training
Students will explore parametric equations by finding the horizontal and vertical distances traveled by a projectile.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/spring-training
An Application of Parabolas
Students discover how the parameters of an equation of a parabola affect its graph and affect a real-world problem.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/an-application-of-parabolas
Around the Vertex in 80 Days
Students move a quadratic function in the coordinate plane to specific points to observe how the vertex form of the equation changes.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/around-the-vertex-in-80-days
Count the Differences
Students are given data, asked to find the finite differences, and then use this to find a polynomial that models the data.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/count-the-differences_1
Constant of Variation
Students explore how the constant of variation, k, affects the graph of direct and inverse variations.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/constant-of-variation
Limacon Curve
In this activity, students will observe different graphs of polar limaçon curves. Students will discover four different types of limaçon curves and their relationship to the ratio of a to b.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/limacon-curve
Investigating the Derivatives of Some Common Functions
In this activity, students will investigate the derivatives of sine, cosine, natural log, and natural exponential functions by examining the symmetric difference quotient at many points. They develop the idea of the derivative as a function. They gather evidence toward some common derivative for...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/investigating-the-derivatives-of-some-common-functions