Quadratic Unit Activity #6: Scavenger Hunt #2
Students are to use whatever technology they have to take pictures or find images that are quadratic. The images are then put in a .tns file for them to find the equations. You may use my file by deleting the images and inserting your own. If you do not have the capability to do that, I have prov...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/quadratic-unit-activity-6-scavenger-hunt-2
Exploring Graphs of Inequalities
Test ordered pairs to determine if they are part of the solution set to an inequality.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exploring-graphs-of-inequalities
Points & Lines & Slopes (Oh My!)
In this activity, students will use coordinates to better understand that relationship, as well as the relationship between coordinates of points and their quadrant locations, slopes and y-intercepts, and parallel and perpendicular lines.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/points--lines--slopes-oh-my_ns_ib
Ratios of Similar Triangles
In this activity, students will explore two ways of comparing side lengths of similar triangles. They will calculate ratios and change the triangles to see how the ratio changes. Then they will write proportions using the ratios.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/ratios-of-similar-triangles_1
Perpendicular Slopes
Students investigate the 'negative reciprocal' relationship between the slopes of perpendicular lines. The final phase of the activity is appropriate for more advanced students as they are led through an algebraic proof of the relationship. Optional geometric activities (problems 5 and 6 of the ....https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/perpendicular-slopes
Factoring Special Cases
Students explore geometric proofs for two factoring rules: a2 + 2ab + b2 = (a + b)2 and x2 – a2 = (x – a)(x + a). Given a set of shapes whose combined areas represent the left-hand expression, they manipulate them to create rectangles whose areas are equal to the right-hand expression.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/factoring-special-cases_1
Applications of Equations
Students will apply equations to a real-world problem about the number of people attending a museum. They will study the parts of an equation that represents the situation. Then, students will use a dynamic model to find the solution to the equation and interpret what the result means in the real...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/applications-of-equations
Inscribed Angles
Students use animation to discover that the measure of an inscribed angle is half the measure of its intercepted arc, that two angles that intercept the same, or congruent, arcs are congruent, and that an angle inscribed in a semi-circle is a right angle. They then discover that the opposite angl...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/inscribed-angles_1
Understanding Slope
Make connections between the sign of the ratio of the vertical and horizontal change as they relate to the sign of the slope.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/understanding-slope
Algebra Nomograph
This activity is similar to a function machine. The nomograph is comprised of two vertical number lines, input on the left and output on the right. The transformation of input to output is illustrated dynamically by an arrow that connects a domain entry to its range value. Students try to find th...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/algebra-nomograph
Pi and Precision
Students will collect the measurements of circumference and diameter for four objects in their group. (Cup, Can, Mint Candy, and a Coin) They will then investigate the accuracy of their data colletion using a numerical table and a scatter plot. Students must observe how closely their measurements...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/pi-and-precision
Using Sliders and Parameters in Linear Functions
Students will have the opportunity to see the impact of the slope parameter m on a graph of a line in slope-intercept form by using a slider or by changing the values of the parameter. They will have the same opportunity to manipulate b. Questions follow to determine the degree to which the stude...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/using-sliders-and-parameters-in-linear-functions
Chicago Chase Activity
In this activity, students will predict qualifying speeds and tire wear.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/chicago-chase-activity
Chirp, Jump, Scatter
In this activity, students will find a best fit line for data graphed as scatter plots. Applications of linear relationships provide motivation for students and improve their skills and understanding of finding the equation of a line from two known points. Movable lines make this activity approac...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/chirp-jump-scatter_1
Exploring Probability with Dice and Test Scores
1. In this activity students will investigate probabilities of independent events and interpret the probabilities they calculate. 2. At the 8th grade level, this activity can be used to solve simple problems involving probability and compare probabilities of events.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exploring-probability-with-dice-and-test-scores
Recipe: Unit Rate
Students look at unit rate in a real-world context. They will use ratios to create points, plot them, and determine the mathematical relationship for the plotted points. Then, they will predict other points based on the relationship determined.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/recipe-unit-rate
We've Got You Covered: 2D Area
This lesson involves using the geometry tools to measure the area of two-dimensional shapes from the faces of three-dimensional objects they see in pictures taken outside of the classroom.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/weve-got-you-covered-2d-area
Dice Rolling and Probability
Students will utilize the Spreadsheet and Data and Statistics applications in the TI-Nspire handheld. They will create randomly generated data and will plot it in a Dot Plot to recognize relative frequency of outcomes.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/dice-rolling-and-probability
Composite Rectangular Figures
Students will find the perimeter and area of a composite rectangular figure. They will explain how to find the measures (lengths) of unknown sides as well as the area of the entire polygon by dividing the figure into smaller rectangular figures.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/composite-rectangular-figures
Comparing Double Line Graphs and Box Plots
Students are given a data table and are asked to look at the double-line graph to understand the trends that they observe in regards to indoor and drive-in movie theaters. They are then asked to investigate the trends that are presented to them when a box plot is created with the same data. Stud...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/comparing-double-line-graphs-and-box-plots
F Distribution
Students study the characteristics of the F distribution and discuss why the distribution is not symmetric (skewed right) and only has positive values. Students then use the Fcdf command to find probabilities and to confirm percentiles. They move on to find critical values and then compute a conf...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/f-distribution_1
Exploring the Normal Curve Family
Students will investigate the relationship of the equation of a normal curve to its graph. They will use a slider to change the values of two parameters, m and s, to investigate their effects on the normal curve, noting in particular that m represents the location of the mean and that s represent...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exploring-the-normal-curve-family_1
Exploring the Normal Curve Family
Students will investigate the relationship of the equation of a normal curve to its graph. They will use a slider to change the values of two parameters, μ and σ, to investigate their effects on the normal curve, noting in particular that μ represents the location of the mean and that σ represent...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exploring-the-normal-curve-family
Solve Me - One and Two-Step Inequalities
Students will use the TI-Nspire CAS to check their steps used to solve one and two-step inequalities. They will also use the solve feature to verify that they have the correct solution at the end of each problem. While solving inequalities, many students make careless mistakes with simplifying...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/solve-me--one-and-twostep-inequalities
Solve Me - Multi-Step Equations
Students will use the TI-Nspire CAS to check the steps they used to solve multi-step equations and equations with variables on both sides. They will also use the solve feature to verify that they have the correct solution at the end of each problem. While solving equations, many students make ...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/solve-me--multistep-equations