Investigating the Sine Function
In this activity, students will use their Nspire handhelds to discover the different attributes of the graph of the sine function. The students will take advantage of the dynamic capabilities of this very unique handheld to explore the amplitude, period, and phase shift of the sine function grap...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/investigating-the-sine-function
Investigating Logistic Functions and Applications
Students will investigate the graphs of logistic functions, function characteristics, and solving logistic equations in Problem 1. Application problems that are modeled by logistic functions are completed in Problem 2-4. This activity is appropriate for Algebra II or Precalculus.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/investigating-logistic-functions-and-applications
Linear Equation Games Unit: Activity #10 Pinball Game
This activity consists of three pinball games using points for students to find the linear equations. Each game has it's separate directions which are on the file and on the worksheet.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/linear-equation-games-unit-activity-10-pinball-game
Linear Equation Games Unit: Activity #2 Find The Rule Game #2
This is the second activity to allow students more practice with finding the linear equation for a table of values.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/linear-equation-games-unit-activity-2-find-the-rule-game-2
Linear Equation Games Unit: Activity #4 What's My Linear Equation
In this activity, students are given a graph and they are to find the values for the slope and y-intercept to create an equation that models the graph.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/linear-equation-games-unit-activity-4-whats-my-linear-equation
Linear Equation Games Unit: Activity #5 Mini Golf Course Challenge
This activity involves students using the coordinates of two points to find the equation that runs from the 'tee' to the golf 'hole'.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/linear-equation-games-unit-activity-5-mini-golf-course-challenge
Lights Out: Periodic Phenomena
In this activity, students will use a light sensor to collect intensity data for fast and slow variations of intensities. They will then describe these variations using the concepts of period and frequency. This activity has been modified for TI-Nspire with the data and graphs within the activity...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/lights-out-periodic-phenomena
Linear Equation Games Unit: Activity #6 Croquet Game
This sixth activity has students finding the equations for nine lines passing through the various 'wickets' of the course.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/linear-equation-games-unit-activity-6-croquet-game
Linear Equation Games Unit: Activity #8 POOL Game
In this activity of the unit, the student's object is to create a linear equation through the cue ball, pool ball, and hole.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/linear-equation-games-unit-activity-8-pool-game
Linear Equation Games Unit: Activity #9 9 Ball Game
This activity provides a ‘9 Ball Pool Table’ on a graph page. Students are to begin the game by clicking on the ‘play’ button to start the animation of the pool balls. They move the 'cue' ball around and find equations that go through the 'cue' ball, another ball(s) and the hole.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/linear-equation-games-unit-activity-9-9-ball-game
Linear Equation Games Unit:Activity #1 Find The Rule Game
Students are to find equations of linear function from a table of values. There are two Find the Rule Game activities along with a Find the Rule Game for Point Slope.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/linear-equation-games-unitactivity-1-find-the-rule-game
Math Man On The Slopes
In this activity, students will practice identifying slopes with informal pictures, and can self-check their understanding with one of the measurement tools. The students will also identify the slope and intercept of a given graph and will choose the correct equation in a multiple choice format.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/math-man-on-the-slopes_1
Solving Inequalities Graphically
Students will solve inequalities graphically by setting bounds on the graph that represent the portions of the graph that satisfy the inequality. Each of the inequalities presented in this activity represent real-world situations, which should aid in students understanding the concept of inequali...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/solving-inequalities-graphically
Folding Parabolas
In this activity, students graph a quadratic function and investigate its symmetry by choosing pairs of points with the same y-value. They then calculate the average of the x-values of these points and discover that not only do all the points have the same x-value, but the average is equal to the...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/folding-parabolas
Parameters in Secondary School: Logistics Functions
Designed for prospective secondary mathematics teachers, this activity has students predict, test and justify the effects of changing parameters d and b for the logistic function family given by f(x) = a/(1+b(e)^(cx)) + d. Reflection questions draw attention to the role of claims and evidence, in...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/parameters-in-secondary-school-logistics-functions
Quadratic Formula and Discriminant
This interactive quiz first steps students through the derivation of the quadratic formula by completing the square, and then generates random quadratics for which students need to show the steps of solving by first finding the value of the discriminant, and then using it in the formula. There ar...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/quadratic-formula-and-discriminant
Remember When
In this activity, students will model the relationship between the year and average income, average price of a house, and average price of a car using exponential functions. Then students will answer questions related to the models to gain a deeper understanding of exponential functions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/remember-when
Modeling Engine Power
In this activity, students use the TI-Nspire handheld to determine if a linear model or a quadratic model best fits a set of given data involving engine power. Students look at the pattern of data points and the sum of squares of the deviations to determine which model fits the data.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/modeling-engine-power
Linear Inequalities
Linear programming is a technique used to solve problems that are encountered in business and industry. These problems usually involve maximizing or minimizing profit or expenses. The solution will consist of graphing the region that satisfies all the inequalities. The solution will produce a fea...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/linear-inequalities
Constructing an Ellipse
Students will explore two different methods for constructing an ellipse. Students discover that the sum of the distances from a point on an ellipse to its foci is always constant. This fact is then used as the basis for an algebraic derivation of the general equation for an ellipse centered at th...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/constructing-an-ellipse_1
Given the Graph of a Parabola, State its Equation in Vertex Form
This activity is designed for students to study on their own. It is designed in a 'StudyCard' format. A graph of a parabola will be shown. The student is asked to find the equation of the parabola in vertex form: y = a*(x - h)^(2) + v. Press enter on the double up arrow in the Ans... section t...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/given-the-graph-of-a-parabola-state-its-equation-in-vertex-form
Watch Your P' and Q's
Students use the Rational Zero Theorem to find all rational zeros of a polynomial.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/watch-your-p-and-qs
Vertex and Factored Form of Quadratic Functions
Determine the effect of parameters have upon the graph of the quadratic function in vertex and factored form.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/vertex-and-factored-form-of-quadratic-functions
Solving Systems Using Pictures!
This activity consists of three separate problems where students have to use systems of linear equations to find the points of intersection of various objects.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/solving-systems-using-pictures
End Behavior of Polynomial Functions
Students will use a slider to scroll through the graphs of power functions with a coefficient of positive and negative 1 and determine similarities and differences among the functions. Students will generalize the end-behavior properties of various power functions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/end-behavior-of-polynomial-functions