When The Wind Blows
An investigative project based learning activity incorporating math and science through the connections among Chemistry, Physics, and Trigonometry. Project leads to consideration of the feasibility of alternative energy options based on research and local data. Student activities culminate in the...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/when-the-wind-blows
Does a Correlation Exist?
Students determine, by examining a graph, if a data set has a positive or negative correlation coefficient.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/does-a-correlation-exist_1
Parametric Equations and Graph Data Bases
Parametric equations are equations that express the coordinates x and y as separate functions of a common third variable, called the parameter. You can use parametric equations to determine the position of an object over time.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/parametric-equations-and-graph-data-bases
Evaluating a Function Rule
Students will evaluate functions using assigned values for one variable.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/evaluating-a-function-rule
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
Shall I Double Up or Take the Million? Exponential Growth
If you were given the opportunity to be given a permanent monthly salary of 1,000,000 for 30 days of work or a salary beginning with a penny on day one and doubling each day for 30 days which would you choose?https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/shall-i-double-up-or-take-the-million-exponential-growth
Quadratic Connections
Students will investigate how the parameters a, b, and c for the function f(x) = ax^2+bx+c change its graph. In addition, first and second differences and their relationships to the values of a, b, and c are explored.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/quadratic-connections
Function or Relation?
In this activity, students will use graphs and lists to determine if sets of data represent functions or relations.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/function-or-relation_1
Solution 11365: Compatibility of Programs Written for the TI-83 Family Running on the TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators.
... programs written for TI-83 family on the TI-84 Plus family? The TI-84 Plus family is fully compatible with the TI-83, TI-83 Plus, and TI-83 Plus Silver Edition. All TI Basic programs for the TI-83, TI-83 Plus, and TI-83 Plus Silver Edition should run on the TI-84 Plus family. Assembly programs ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/general-information/11365
Solution 11366:Maximizing a Linear Function with the Inequality Graphing Application on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus.
...imize a linear function with the Inequality Graphing application. Example: Maximize the profit, P= 3X+2Y, for quantities of two products, X and Y, given the following constraints on materials and time: X30, Y30 Y+X≥10 3X+Y≥15 Solution: • Press [APPS] to display the list of application on the c...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/11366
Solution 12284: Dividing Numbers in Scientific Notation Using a Two-Line Display Scientific Calculator.
...ss [(] [1] [.] [2] [5] [EE]. • Press [(-)] [5]. • Press [)] [÷] [(]. • Press [1] [.] [1] [EE]. • Press [(-)] [1] [3]. • Press [)] [=]. The answer is 113636363.6 Please see the scientific calculator family guidebooks for additional information. Solution 12284: Dividing Numbers in Scientific Notat...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/scientific-elem-calculators/product-usage/12284
Solution 12143: List of Predefined Constants on the TI-89 Family, TI-92 Family and Voyage™ 200 Graphing Calculators.
... _Mp Proton rest mass 1.6726231E-27_kg _Na Avogadro's number 6.0221367E/_mol _q Electron charge 1.60217733E-19_coul _Rb ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/other-graphing/product-usage/12143
Solution 13660: Using Greek Symbols In Programming Scripts on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators.
...he TI-83 family, TI-84 Plus family, or TI-Nspire handheld in TI-84 Plus mode only supports single letter alphabetical characters (A-Z) as programming variables. There is not a way to add the Greek symbols to the list. Greek symbols will have to be replaced with a letter (A-Z) so the calculator ca...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/13660
Move Those Chains
Students practice using the Chain Rule to differentiate compositions of functions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/move-those-chains_1
Side Length, Perimeter, and Area of a Rectangle
Explore the effects of changing base (or height) of a rectangle on it's perimeter and area.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/side-length-perimeter-and-area-of-a-rectangle
Graphing the Tangent to a Curve
Students will graph a function and the graph of the tangent line's slope as a point moves around the curve.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/graphing-the-tangent-to-a-curve
Complex Numbers: Plotting and Polar Form
This activity is designed for students who have had prior experience with complex numbers. They first refresh their memories of basic operations with complex numbers. Students then learn to plot complex numbers. Students learn the basics of writing complex numbers in their polar forms and compari...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/complex-numbers-plotting-and-polar-form
Coulomb's Law
In this lesson, students will explore Coulomb's law by manipulating the magnitude of two charges and the distance separating them.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/coulombs-law
Multiple choice questions on Locus of points
Students use StudyCards(tm) to answer multiple choice questions about points.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/multiple-choice-questions-on-locus-of-points
Constructing the Diameter of a Circle
Given a circle, students will construct a diameter of the circle. They will use the following theorem: In the same circle, if one chord is a perpendicular bisector of another chord, then the first chord is a diameter.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/constructing-the-diameter-of-a-circle
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
Application of a Circle: Angles and Arcs
Students use the properties of circles, angles, and arcs to help design a courtyard with a star-shaped design.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/application-of-a-circle-angles-and-arcs
Exploring Exponents
Students will investigate and describe negative and zero exponents on the base. Then, students will apply the properties of integer exponents to generate equivalent expressions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exploring-exponents
Pebbling the Chessboard
It’s amazing how often sequences and series pop up in problem solving. In this deceptively challenging problem three discs are placed on a chessboard in a bounded region. The task is to move the pieces out of this region with the only complication being that pieces double when moved. After you’ve...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/pebbling-the-chessboard
Phoenix Chase
In this activity, students will design their own track and investigate the expected speeds and g-forces for the design.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/phoenix-chase