Understanding the Linear Equation (Function Families)
I used this activity with my grade nines to assist their understanding of the parts of the equation y=mx+b.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/understanding-the-linear-equation-function-families
Using Matrices to Enter Data and Perform Operations
Students will select and use appropriate statistical methods to analyze data and understand meanings of operations and how they relate to one another.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/using-matrices-to-enter-data-and-perform-operations
Using Symmetry to Find the Vertex of a Parabola
Students graph a quadratic function and investigate its symmetry by choosing pairs of points with the same y-value.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/using-symmetry-to-find-the-vertex-of-a-parabola
Common Denominator
Students will review and practice adding fractions with unlike denominators.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/common-denominator
Using Technology to Tame the EOC
The following are some examples of strategies that may be used on the Algebra I End Of Course Tests. These strategies do not replace instruction but may be helpful in your test review.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/using-technology-to-tame-the-eoc
Conserving Energy
Students will find both the kinetic and potential energies as the cart rolls down the ramp. They will find the sum of the two energies, and show that this value is constant at all times.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/conserving-energy
Bounce Back
In this activity, students will explore the rebound height of a ball and develop a function that will model the rebound heights for a particular bounce. The model can then be used to predict the height of the ball for any bounce.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/bounce-back
Box It Up
Students take a numerical and tabular look at finding the maximum value of an open box constructed by folding a rectangular sheet of material with cutout square corners. They also understand the concepts of independent and dependent variables.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/box-it-up
The Million Dollar Mission
This activity helps students to discover the effects of an exponential function.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-million-dollar-mission
Box It Up (A Graphical Look)
Students graph the relationship between the length of the sides of the cut-out squares and the volume of the resulting box. They trace the graph to decide the best square-size which can result in a box of maximum volume.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/box-it-up-a-graphical-look
Velocity and the Bouncing Ball
In this activity, students will explore the position of the ball versus time for a single bounce. They will also examine the relationship between the height of the ball and its velocity.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/velocity-and-the-bouncing-ball
Breaking Up Over Model Bridges
The learning objective of this activity is to introduce the concept of reciprocal functions having the form: xy = k or y = f(x) = k/x, where k is a constant and x and y are variables. In Part I, twelve one inch paper squares arranged in various rectangles illustrate that length x width = 12 sq...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/breaking-up-over-model-bridges
Compound Interest
Represent and analyze mathematical situations and structures using algebraic symbols.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/compound-interest
Transformers
Students explore the different transformations of several polynomial functions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/transformers
Transformations of Absolute Value Functions
In this activity, students explore transformations of absolute value functions by examining graphs of families of functions. Students will recognize patterns and make predictions about transformations of absolute value functions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/transformations-of-absolute-value-functions
Area of the Missing Square
Students explore the relationship between the value of b and c, in y = x2 + bx + c, form of the quadratic equation.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/area-of-the-missing-square
End Behaviors of Polynomial Functions
Students will understand patterns, relations, and functions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/end-behaviors-of-polynomial-functions
Conics for the TI-83 Plus/TI-84 Plus
This is a procedural exercise demonstrating the use of the Conics application on the TI-83 Plus/TI-84 Plus.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/conics-for-the-ti83-plusti84-plus
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
What is the Inverse of a Function?
Students will understand patterns, relations, and functions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/what-is-the-inverse-of-a-function
Watch Your P's and Q's
Students will use the Rational Zero Theorem to find all rational zeros of a polynomial.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/watch-your-ps-and-qs
Using TRNSFRM APP
This activity introduces the use of TRNSFRM APP and the effect of A and B in AX + B as well as discovering Amplitude, Period and Vertical shift of sinusoids with the aid of a slinky!https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/using-trnsfrm-app
Determining Area
Students use the area formula involving the determinant of a matrix.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/determining-area_1
Manual Fit
Students manipulate parabolas so that the curve matches a set of data points.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/manual-fit
Living on the Edge
Students find the edge length of an octahedron when given its volume.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/living-on-the-edge