Investigating Parallelograms
The purpose of this activity is to use TI-Nspire to explore the properties of parallelograms. A parallelogram is a quadrilateral with both pairs of opposite sides parallel.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/investigating-parallelograms
Factoring Trinomials Part 2
Explore trinomials of the form x2 + bx + c, where b is negative and c is positive.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/factoring-trinomials-part-2
Investigating the Sum of Polygon Angle Measures
In this activity, students will investigate the relationship between the number of sides of a polygon and the sum of the measures of the angles of the polygon.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/investigating-the-sum-of-polygon-angle-measures
Investigating Triangles and Congruence
The main purpose for this activity is to explore triangles with pairs of corresponding congruent sides and a congruent nonincluded angle.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/investigating-triangles-and-congruence
Ratios of Similar Triangles
In this activity, students will explore two ways of comparing side lengths of similar triangles. They will calculate ratios and change the triangles to see how the ratio changes. Then they will write proportions using the ratios.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/ratios-of-similar-triangles_1
How to Find the Center of a Circle Determined by Three Non-Collinear Points
The activity demonstrates the geometric construction of the center of a circle determined by 3 non-collinear points using the TI-Nspire calculator. The activity along with the Problem 3 worksheet guides the novice user to perform the task using the TI-Nspire handheld. Several of the calculator t...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/how-to-find-the-center-of-a-circle-determined-by-three-noncollinear-points
Any 2 Points Make A Line
Students will use the TI-nspire to plot 2 points then draw the line through them. Students will find coordinates, calculate slope for diagonal , vertical and horizontal lines, then verify results using menu choices on their handheld. This activity has a student worksheet that questions students a...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/any-2-points-make-a-line
Inscribed Angles
Students use animation to discover that the measure of an inscribed angle is half the measure of its intercepted arc, that two angles that intercept the same, or congruent, arcs are congruent, and that an angle inscribed in a semi-circle is a right angle. They then discover that the opposite angl...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/inscribed-angles_1
Inscribed Regular Polygons
Students will calculate the changing area and perimeter of inscribed polygons as the number of sides increase. The measurements will be recorded in a spreadsheet for analysis. Students will be learning to use the measurement tools and the Hide/Show function of the TI-Nspire. Students will be aske...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/inscribed-regular-polygons
Interior Angles of Polygons
This activity allows students to discover the value of the sum of the interior angles of an n-sided polygon.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/interior-angles-of-polygons
Variables on Both Sides
Students encounter various scenarios involving perimeters of polygons.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/variables-on-both-sides_1
Interior Angles of Polygons
In the following activity, students discover the rule for finding the number of total degrees in the angles of a polygon. Students will use both the TI-Nspire and student worksheet to find the rule and will apply it in predictions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/interior-angles-of-polygons_1
Variables on Both Sides
Understand the number of possible solutions to equations that have variables on both sides.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/variables-on-both-sides_2
Two Variable Linear Equations
Investigate a point as the solution to a linear equation in two variables.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/two-variable-linear-equations
Interior Angles of Regular Polygons
Explore the interior angles of regular polygons by dividing the polygons into triangles.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/interior-angles-of-regular-polygons
Trains in Motion
Compare and contrast the motion of two objects and how it corresponds to distance as a function of time.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/trains-in-motion_1
Charlotte Chase Activity
In this activity, students will create and analyze graphs and investigate how temperature and pressure are related.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/charlotte-chase-activity
Using Sliders and Parameters in Linear Functions
Students will have the opportunity to see the impact of the slope parameter m on a graph of a line in slope-intercept form by using a slider or by changing the values of the parameter. They will have the same opportunity to manipulate b. Questions follow to determine the degree to which the stude...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/using-sliders-and-parameters-in-linear-functions
Chirp, Jump, Scatter
In this activity, students will find a best fit line for data graphed as scatter plots. Applications of linear relationships provide motivation for students and improve their skills and understanding of finding the equation of a line from two known points. Movable lines make this activity approac...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/chirp-jump-scatter_1
Recipe: Unit Rate
Students look at unit rate in a real-world context. They will use ratios to create points, plot them, and determine the mathematical relationship for the plotted points. Then, they will predict other points based on the relationship determined.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/recipe-unit-rate
Rational Numbers: Number Line
Drag a point along the number line and compare the mixed numeral, improper fraction, decimal and percentage forms.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/rational-numbers-number-line
Proportions in Stories
This lesson involves inputting data into a table, observing the data on coordinate plane, and inputting an equation that corresponds with the table of values.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/proportions-in-stories
What's Right about Triangles
This lesson involves examining a visual proof of the Pythagorean Theorem and supporting what happens geometrically.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/whats-right-about-triangles
Proportionality in Tables, Graphs, and Equations
Students will recognize and identify the characteristics of proportional and non-proportional relationships by analyzing a table, equation, and graph.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/proportionality-in-tables-graphs-and-equations
Measuring Segments and Angles
Students will explore the Angle Addition Postulate and the Segment Addition Postulate.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/measuring-segments-and-angles