Exploring Ellipses and Hyperbolas
Students will explore two conic sections, ellipses and hyperbolas, both graphically and analytically.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exploring-ellipses-and-hyperbolas
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
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
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
Evaluating Logarithms
In problem 1, students explore the logarithm (base 10) function and compare the functions y = 10x and y = log 10x first through a table of values, then through a graph. In problem 2, students explore logarithms with other bases via tables, graphs, the calculator application and the change of base...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/evaluating-logarithms
Applications of Domain and Range
Determine domain and range in real-world situations. Writing and graphing equations to model problems. Recognize the meaning of domain and range in the real-world situations.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/applications-of-domain-and-range
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
Limacon Curve - 84
In this activity for the TI-84 family, 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-@-84
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 using the table capabilities of the graphing handheld.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/investigating-the-derivatives-of-some-common-functions_nspire
Exploring Motion in the Plane
In this activity, students will use a TNS file for visualizing the velocity and acceleration vectors at specific times associated with a particle as it moves along a curve.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exploring-motion-in-the-plane
Graphing Relationships
In this activity, students will examine the graphs of functions along with their derivatives and look for relationships that exist.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/graphing-relationships_nspire
Graphing Relationships
In this activity, students explore information about a graph based on the first and second derivatives. They learn that a function's derivative is positive when the function increases and negative when the function decreases. They learn that the second derivative is positive when the graph is con...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/graphing-relationships
Summing Up Geometric Series
In this activity, students will explore infinite geometric series and the partial sums of geometric series. The students will determine the limits of these sequences and series using tables and graphs.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/summing-up-geometric-series
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
Factoring Composite Numbers
In this activity, students will review terms associated with prime factors, as well as practice factoring into a factor tree and the prime factorization into exponent form.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/factoring-composite-numbers
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
Order Pears
In this activity, students will interactively investigate ordered pairs. They will graphically explore the coordinates of a point on a Cartesian plane, identifying characteristics of a point corresponding to the coordinate. Students will plot ordered pairs of a function, list these in a table of ...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/order-pears_1
The Box Method
Students discover how to factor a quadratic function using the Box Method.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-box-method
Working Hard or Hardly Working?
Students analyze univariate and bivariate data. Questions are posed for discussion, further research, and algebraic problem solving.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/working-hard-or-hardly-working_1
Zeros of a Quadratic Function Application
Students use quadratic functions to find the width of a deck surrounding a rectangular pool.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/zeros-of-a-quadratic-function-application
Bewildered Babies
Students test the limits of the combinations formula by applying it to a labeling situation. After making charts and using logic to list possible label arrangements, students compare their results with the output of the combinations formula and nCr command.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/bewildered-babies_1