Solve Log Equation
This StudyCards™ set begins with "what is an equation?" and continues by developing the connection between points on the graph of the related function and a solution to an equation. Use with Foundations for College Mathematics, ch. 13-3.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/solve-log-equation
Motorcycle Jump
This activity presents a scenario in which a motorcycle rider jumps off a ramp and travels along a quadratic path through the air.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/motorcycle-jump_1
How Far Will It Go
Students measure and record the total distance traveled by their individual moustrap racers. Using TI-Navigator the individual data is collected and aggregated. The aggregated class data is then sent to the individual student calculcators and students investigate histograms and box plots.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/how-far-will-it-go
Maximum, minimum, increasing, decreasing
This StudyCards™ set is a teaching activity that uses real-world contexts to assist students in understanding the concepts of maximum, minimum, increasing, and decreasing. Use with Foundations for College Mathematics, Ch. 2.2.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/maximum-minimum-increasing-decreasing
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
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
Evaluating Expressions
Students will evaluate expressions using pencil and paper and then use the editing features of the home screen and/or the table feature of the TI-83 Plus to provide immediate positive reinforcement.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/evaluating-expressions
Cutting Corners
Students' will continue to develop the idea of quadratic equations and parabolas.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/cutting-corners
Exploring the Parabola and its Equation Part 1 and @
Starting with y=x^2 going all the way to (in part 2)y=ax^2+bx+c, how do changes in the quadratic equation/function change the appearance of the parabola.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exploring-the-parabola-and-its-equation-part-1-and
Using the Transform Application in an Algebra Class
This activity is intended to be a discovery activity for students to determine the effect that changing m and b have on the equation y=mx+b. There is a teacher guide and an activity to determine the student's level of understanding.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/using-the-transform-application-in-an-algebra-class
Walk My Walk
A two-part activity that uses a CBR to develop the notion of slope and y-intercept through various walking activities. Part A develops a general notion of how changes in walking are reflected in various graphical representations. Part B formalizes the ideas of (1) slope and its relationship to sp...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/walk-my-walk
Linear Equations for Which the Difference between the Coordinates is Constant
This activity allows students to explore situations in which points with a constant difference between coordinates are graphed. With TI-Navigator?s display, students can determine that an oblique line is formed from such points. This oblique line always has intercepts equal to the constant diff...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/linear-equations-for-which-the-difference-between-the-coordinates-is-constant
Transformations, Reflections and Translations
Students will discover how to move a function up, down, to the right or left or reflect it.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/transformations-reflections-and-translations
Transformations of y = x^2
Students will discover how to translate y = x^2 vertically, horizontally, and reflected over the x-axis.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/transformations-of-y--x2
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
Distance and Midpoint Formulas
Self checking using the attached LearningCheck™ .edc file. These six questions, maybe used for class warmup, review, or checking for understanding.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/distance-and-midpoint-formulas
Verifying Absolute Value Inequalities with a Graphical Approach
Find the solution sets of absolute value inequalities like abs(x-3)5 using the equation editor (y=). Focus on finding the boundaries of inequality intervals.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/verifying-absolute-value-inequalities-with-a-graphical-approach
Constructing an Ellipse
Students explore two different methods for constructing an ellipse.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/constructing-an-ellipse
Solving Systems of Equations
This activity can be used as a self assessment or as a small quiz over solving systems of linear equations. Requires knowledge of substitution and elimination.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/solving-systems-of-equations
Beebopper Shoe Store adapted from CPM Mathematics 1-Algebra 1
The purpose of this activity is to allow students to collect data, use that data to create list and graphs. The students can then answer questions related to how to best stock the Beebopper Shoe Store. The students then use the data and graph to determine if there is a relationship between a pers...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/beebopper-shoe-store-adapted-from-cpm-mathematics-1algebra-1
Webinar: Kickstart AP® Precalculus- Polynomials & Rates of Change
With a new year starting in AP® Precalculus, now is the perfect time to explore new activities and skills to help support your students through the first half of Unit 1: Polynomial Functions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/ap-precal_webinar_exploring-poly
Central Limit Theorem
This lesson involves examining distributions of sample means of random samples of size n from four different populations.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/central-limit-theorem_1
TI Codes for Nspire
...s need to succeed. TI-Nspire™ Start Here Take discovery to the next level with TI-Nspire™ CX technology, TI-Innovator™ Hub with TI LaunchPad™ Board and TI-Innovator™ Rover. TI-Innovator™ technology Start Here Find resources to help students develop the foundational logi...https://education.ti.com/en/activities/ti-codes/nspire
Periodic Table App for the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Families
This App is not just your basic periodic table - students can also study and review trends in the periodic table easily with their TI graphing calculator....eview trends in the periodic table easily with their TI graphing calculator. Additional benefits include: 15 properties and facts about the 109 known elements Graphs of the periodic nature of the elements Easy navigation between the elements The Periodic Table App is avail...https://education.ti.com/en/software/details/en/1E8EB275DBED43918A5E8230BCDDEDF0/83periodictable1
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_1