Transformations: Translating Functions
Translate different types of function graphs using sliders.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/transformations-translating-functions
Exploring Power Functions 2
Investigate power functions by clicking on a slider.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exploring-power-functions-2
Exploring Power Functions 1
Examine the graphs of power functions with even and odd positive integer exponents.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exploring-power-functions-1
Why is the Sky Blue and When Will We Ever Use This?
Have you ever tried to come up with a real life example for a rational function with an exponent to the negative four? Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue? Here is a short example of the uses of a rational function.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/why-is-the-sky-blue-and-when-will-we-ever-use-this
Exponential vs. Power
Compare rates of growth between an exponential function and a power function for positive x-values.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exponential-vs--power
Analyzing an Electricity Bill
This investigation guides the students through using a piecewise function to model an electric bill.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/analyzing-an-electricity-bill
Advanced Algebra Nomograph
This activity is similar to a function machine. The nomograph is comprised of two vertical number lines, input on the left and output on the right. The transformation of input to output is illustrated dynamically by an arrow that connects a domain entry to its range value. Students try to find th...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/advanced-algebra-nomograph
Functions and Inverses
Grab and drag a point along graphs of different functions to determine the relationship of ordered pairs.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/functions-and-inverses
Vertex and Factored Form of Quadratic Functions
Determine the effect of parameters have upon the graph of the quadratic function in vertex and factored form.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/vertex-and-factored-form-of-quadratic-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
Function Composition
Explore the composition of a linear and a quadratic function.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/function-composition
The Factor Connection
In this activity, students will explore the connection between linear factors and quadratic functions. Transformations of quadratic functions will be used to develop and enhance the connection between factors, zeros, and graphs. It will make full use of the dynamic ability to manipulate graphs...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-factor-connection
Radio Station KTNS
This lesson involves determining the distance one can hear a radio station as a function of the range of the station.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/radio-station-ktns
Radical Functions
Students use a nomograph to investigate functions defined by square roots. Nomographs consist of two or more parallel axes, one for inputs and another for outputs. Input, output pairs that belong to the function are graphed as corresponding points on the axes connected by a ray drawn from the inp...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/radical-functions_1
Function or Not a Function
Examine some input-output relations to determine if a relation is a function.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/function-or-not-a-function
Inverse of Two Temps
Students find a conversion equation that will calculate the corresponding Celsius temperature for any given Fahrenheit temperature. Students learn to graph scatter plots, analyze and graph linear equations, compute and model slope, derive and apply a conversion equation, and analyze inverse relat...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/inverse-of-two-temps
Transformations: Dilating Functions
Dilate and reflect different types of function graphs by grabbing points.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/transformations-dilating-functions
Local Linearity
Students explore zooming in on various functions including piecewise functions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/local-linearity
Diffusion Data Collection Lab
In this lesson, students will use varying molarities of a salt solution to observe diffusion through a membrane.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/diffusion-data-collection-lab
Function Notation
Investigate and understand the symbolic language in the notation of functions used in mathematics.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/function-notation_1
Logarithmic Transformations
Test knowledge and determine the logarithmic function for a given graph.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/logarithmic-transformations
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
Dinner Party
In this activity, students investigate the total cost of a private party at each of three restaurants. They will model the cost of a party at each restaurant with the graph of a linear function.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/dinner-party
Compound Interest: Show Me the Money
This is an activity at the conclusion of the exponential relationship unit where students have experience with equations in the form y=a*b^x. Students use the random integer function on the TI-83 Plus to generate a rate of return for the investment profile they choose.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/compound-interest-show-me-the-money
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