Introduction to Conic Sections
This lesson involves observing how each of the conic sections is formed and connecting the locus definition of a parabola with the vertex form of a parabola.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/introduction-to-conic-sections
Linear Transformations
This lesson involves linear transformations from R2 to R2 represented by matrices. Note: R2 = R x R represents the set of all pairs of real numbers.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/linear-transformations
Properties of an Ellipse
Students discover properties of an ellipse, such as the set of all points such that the sum of the distances from these points to two fixed points is constant.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/properties-of-an-ellipse
Breaking Up is Not Hard to Do
Students split rational functions into sums of partial fractions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/breaking-up-is-not-hard-to-do
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
Count the Differences
Students are given data, asked to find the finite differences, and then use this to find a polynomial that models the data.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/count-the-differences_1
Constant of Variation
Students explore how the constant of variation, k, affects the graph of direct and inverse variations.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/constant-of-variation
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
Exploring Motion in the Plane
In this activity, students will use a TNS file for visualizing the velocity and acceleration vectors at specific times associated with a particle as it moves along a curve.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exploring-motion-in-the-plane