Applications of Equations
Students will apply equations to a real-world problem about the number of people attending a museum. They will study the parts of an equation that represents the situation. Then, students will use a dynamic model to find the solution to the equation and interpret what the result means in the real...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/applications-of-equations
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
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
Algebra I Review
Review Algebra I concepts including solving equations, slope, and multiplying binomials.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/algebra-i-review
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/algebra-nomograph
Pi and Precision
Students will collect the measurements of circumference and diameter for four objects in their group. (Cup, Can, Mint Candy, and a Coin) They will then investigate the accuracy of their data colletion using a numerical table and a scatter plot. Students must observe how closely their measurements...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/pi-and-precision
You Are What You Eat
This activity involves data analysis of the number of fat grams versus calories in fast food hamburgers.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/you-are-what-you-eat_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
Chicago Chase Activity
In this activity, students will predict qualifying speeds and tire wear.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/chicago-chase-activity
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
Texas Chase Activity
In this activity, students will look at g-forces and predicting the Sprint Cup champion using trend lines.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/texas-chase-activity
The Filly Zoo
During this activity, students are charged with the task of designing the shapes of the habitats of the animals that inhibit the Filly Zoo. The students are asked to use their TI-Nspire calculators to create geometric shapes, measure the dimensions of the shapes, and make informed decisions abou...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-filly-zoo
Polythagoras
This activity explores (a) relationships among non-square regular polygons constructed on the sides of a right triangle and (b) visual and numerical proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem using rotations and non-square polygons.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/polythagoras
Dice Rolling and Probability
Students will utilize the Spreadsheet and Data and Statistics applications in the TI-Nspire handheld. They will create randomly generated data and will plot it in a Dot Plot to recognize relative frequency of outcomes.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/dice-rolling-and-probability
Systems of Equations
In this activity, students will recognize a system of equations, determine solutions graphically, and verify solutions algebraically.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/systems-of-equations
Addition and Subtraction of Rational Numbers: Part 2
This lesson involves representing addition and subtraction of signed mixed numbers on a number line for a randomly generated target sum or difference.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/addition-and-subtraction-of-rational-numbers-part-2
The Pentagon Problem
This activity provides a simple, virtual "geoboard" that allows students to manipulate the polygon displayed on a unit grid. The grid squares provide a visual means of finding area.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-pentagon-problem
Addition and Subtraction of Rational Numbers: Part 1
This lesson involves using pattern blocks to model addition and subtraction of positive mixed numbers for randomly generated numeric expressions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/addition-and-subtraction-of-rational-numbers-part-1
Composite Rectangular Figures
Students will find the perimeter and area of a composite rectangular figure. They will explain how to find the measures (lengths) of unknown sides as well as the area of the entire polygon by dividing the figure into smaller rectangular figures.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/composite-rectangular-figures
F Distribution
Students study the characteristics of the F distribution and discuss why the distribution is not symmetric (skewed right) and only has positive values. Students then use the Fcdf command to find probabilities and to confirm percentiles. They move on to find critical values and then compute a conf...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/f-distribution_1
What is a p-value?
This lesson involves beginning with a null hypothesis specifying the mean of a normally distributed population with a given standard deviation.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/what-is-a-pvalue_1