Rational Roots of Polynomial Functions
In this activity, students apply the Rational Root Theorem in determining the rational roots of 4 polynomial functions. Results of the application of the theorem are compared to results obtained graphically to identify the presence of irrational roots.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/rational-roots-of-polynomial-functions
Families of Functions
Change sliders and observe the effects on the graphs of the functions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/families-of-functions
Vernier - Chill Out: How Hot Objects Cool
Students use a temperature probe to collect data as the warmed probe cools. Students investigate Newton's law of cooling and model cooling data with an exponential function. They fit the data to a mathematical model after analysis.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/vernier--chill-out-how-hot-objects-cool
Trigonometric Transformations
Students will use a slider to animate the graphing of a function of time that models the height of a capsule on the London Eye observation wheel as the wheel turns. Students will discover the concepts of amplitude, frequency, period, and midline. Students will create an appropriate equation to mo...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/trigonometric-transformations
Cell Phone Range
Students will learn to identify the domain and range of various real-world step functions. They will graphically explore numerical data points and observe step functions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/cell-phone-range
Exploring Vertical Asymptotes- 84
This lesson involves observing how changing the values in a rational function affects the continuity of the graph of the function.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exploring-vertical-asymptotes_1
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_1
Using the TI-83/84 to Explore the Binomial Theorem
This lesson will introduce students to the binomial theorem through a variety of activities. Pascal's triangle and probabilities will be explored through problem solving. The binomial theorem, combinations formula, and the binomial probability function will also be explored. Students will dis...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/using-the-ti8384-to-explore-the-binomial-theorem
Prodigious! Quadratics and Free Fall Motion
Uses the movie "October Sky" as an introduction to the study of free fall motion functions. Acts a summation activity to a quadratic unit in Algebra Solve quadratic equations by graphing, factoring, and the quadratic formula.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/prodigious-quadratics-and-free-fall-motion
Exploring Transformations with the Graphing Calculator
After an overview of coordinate notation, students explore transformations including translation, reflection, rotation, and dilation in a coordinate plane. The graphing calculator uses the list editor and functions with lists including the augment command and line graphs of familiar objects, a br...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exploring-transformations-with-the-graphing-calculator
Perimeter Pattern
...e a table of values. They will enter the data into the calculator, create a scatter plot and determine the viewing window. They will then graph the function they found to determine its relationship to the scatter plot and answer questions about the relationship using the table and graph feature...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/perimeter-pattern
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
Maximizing Your Efforts
Students write an objective function and graph the system of inequalities to find the maximum profit from selling two types of game players.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/maximizing-your-efforts
Old MacDonald's Pigpen
Students solve a standard maximum value problem using the calculator. Students help Old MacDonald build a rectangular pigpen with 40 m fencing that provides maximum area for the pigs. They graph scatter plots, analyze quadratic functions, and find maximum value of a parabola.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/old-macdonalds-pigpen
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
Trains in Motion
Students will make observations about the motion of two objects. They will compare and contrast this motion and consider how it corresponds to a graph representing distance as a function of time.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/trains-in-motion
Hurricane Hunters: Tracking Katrina and Rita
In this activity students will use data collected on Hurricanes Katrina and Rita to study functions, predictions, and probability models. Students will track the two hurricanes to see how the paths of the hurricanes affected the Gulf Coast of the United States. Students will use list, graphs, a...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/hurricane-hunters-tracking-katrina-and-rita
Advanced Algebra Nomograph
Students use a nomograph, or type of function machine, to determine the rule of several functions by entering values of x and observing how the value of y changes.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/advanced-algebra-nomograph_1
Walking the Line
Students use linear functions to model and solve problems in situations with slope and a constant rate of change. They learn to represent situations with variables in expressions, equations, and inequalities and use tables and graphs as tools to interpret them.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/walking-the-line
Computing by Degrees!
Students use the calculator to solve trigonometry problems using sine, cosine, and tangent. They also find inverses of trigonometric functions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/computing-by-degrees
Picnic Challenge
Students find patterns to solve problems, explore functions, and graph linear functions on the coordinate plane.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/picnic-challenge
TI-83 Plus Graphing Calculator | Texas Instruments
The popular, easy-to-use TI graphing calculator for math and science. Graph and compare functions, perform data plotting and analysis and more. Find out more. TI-83 Plus TI-83 Plus Graphing Calculator | Texas Instruments global website ...https://education.ti.com/en/products/calculators/graphing-calculators/ti-83-plus
Rational Functions
Students investigate the graphs of functions of the form y = 1/(x - a). They will discover that the graph of such a function has a vertical asymptote at x = a, and a horizontal asymptote at y = 0. They will investigate the graphic and numeric consequences of such asymptotic behavior by observing ...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/rational-functions_2
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
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