Introduction to Quadratic Equations
This activity allows students to gain an understanding of quadratic equations. They will begin by using a Lists and Spreadsheet page to find the y-values of a specific function. They will then plot the x and y-values using a scatter plot to see the shape of the parabola. On top of this scatter...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/introduction-to-quadratic-equations
Dynagraphs
This lesson involves using a dynagraph to explore the relationship between the input and the output of a given function.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/dynagraphs
Investigating the Derivatives of Some Common Functions
In this activity, students will investigate the derivatives of sine, cosine, natural log, and natural exponential functions by examining the symmetric difference quotient at many points. They develop the idea of the derivative as a function. They gather evidence toward some common derivative for...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/investigating-the-derivatives-of-some-common-functions
Graphing Relationships
In this activity, students explore information about a graph based on the first and second derivatives. They learn that a function's derivative is positive when the function increases and negative when the function decreases. They learn that the second derivative is positive when the graph is con...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/graphing-relationships
Order Pears
In this activity, students will interactively investigate ordered pairs. They will graphically explore the coordinates of a point on a Cartesian plane, identifying characteristics of a point corresponding to the coordinate. Students will plot ordered pairs of a function, list these in a table of ...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/order-pears_1
The Dirty Dawg Salon
In this activity, students will work through a scenario of a business venture involving washing dogs. They will translate fixed and variable costs to a cost function and make a decision about how much to charge to wash per dog. When the break-even point is found, students must interpret it to ans...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-dirty-dawg-salon
Find the Equation of the Line
Teachers and/or students will look at given information (two points, a point and a slope, a point and a parallel line, and a point and a perpendicular line) and have to find the linear function that works. As the activity is occuring on the calculator, the students have a worksheet to record the...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/find-the-equation-of-the-line
Quadratic Yoga: Transforming Quadratic Functions
Students will use the vertex form of a quadratic function to fit a graph to a given scatter plot. They will also graph functions given a transformation description.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/quadratic-yoga-transforming-quadratic-functions
Introduction to Absolute Value
In this activity students will explore the definition of absolute value using a number line, plot points to graph y = |x|, and use sliders to perform transformations with absolute value functions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/introduction-to-absolute-value
Sequence Investigation
In this activity, students will use a calculator page to create an arithmetic sequence. Through this they will learn some of the vocabulary of sequences. Then students will then use slider functionality to explore the effect of each variable in the formula of the nth term of an arithmetic sequenc...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/sequence-investigation_1
A Math Teacher’s Guide to Valentines Fun | Texas Instruments
... get students buzzing When it comes to students practicing their math skills, piecewise activities are a great way to reinforce their knowledge of functions, limited domains and transformations while making learning fun. And we’re willing to bet these math worksheets are the key to unlocking y...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2025/math-teachers-guide-valentines-day-fun
NASA - An Astronaut in Motion
To better understand how astronauts function in their suits and their environment, researchers at NASA Johnson Space Center’s Anthropometry and Biomechanics Facility (ABF) are studying motor control and evaluating human physical measurement, variation, and movement. To study human movement, ABF r...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/nasa--an-astronaut-in-motion
Position, Distance, Velocity
Provide a position function to "drive" the rectilinear (straight line) horizontal motion of an object.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/position-distance-velocity
Breaking Up is Not Hard to Do
In this activity, students will split rational functions into sums of partial fractions. Graphing is utilized to verify accuracy of results and to support the understanding of functions being represented in multiple ways.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/breaking-up-is-not-hard-to-do_1
Rational Functions
In this activity, students will discover, or re-discover, the connection between a rational function, transformations, and both vertical and horizontal asymptotes.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/rational-functions_1
Stay Tuned Lab Sound Waveform Models
In this activity, students' will record the sound waveform of a tuning fork and analyze the waveform to determine frequency, period and amplitude information. They will model the waveform using trigonometric functions. This activity has been modified for TI-Nspire with the data in the activity file.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/stay-tuned-lab-sound-waveform-models
Higher Order Derivatives
Students calculate the second derivative of functions, inspect a graph and give the intervals for concave up and concave down and find the point of inflection.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/higher-order-derivatives_1
Cabri™ Jr. App for TI-84 Plus CE/T Family
5.8.3 Cabri™ Jr. App for TI-84 Plus CE Cabri™ Jr. App for TI-84 Plus CE/T Family Cabri™ Jr. App for TI-84 Plus CE Cabri™ Jr. App for TI-84 Plus CE websitehttps://education.ti.com/en/software/details/en/55EDE969CFD2484487B4556641BDDC4E/cabri-jr-app
Parametrizing the Unit Circle
The purpose of this activity is to use parametric equations to "unwrap" the unit circle. This process will allow students to obtain the graph of the function y = sin(x).https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/parametrizing-the-unit-circle
Helicopter Bungee Jump
In this activity, students will observe a simulation of a record breaking bungee jump, consider a mathematical model of the height as a function of time, and take the derivative to determine points of interest like the minimum height, maximum velocity, acceleration, and maximum jerk. Students wil...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/helicopter-bungee-jump_1
Cabri™ Jr. App for TI-84 Plus CE
5.8.3 Cabri™ Jr. App for TI-84 Plus CE Cabri Jr App Cabri Jr App websitehttps://education.ti.com/en/software/details/en/68F0E08D119C4EF8B94DB2048564B16F/cabri-jr-app
Solution 37799: What TI-Innovator Hub Apps are available for the TI-84 Plus CE graphing Calculator?
Solution 37799: What TI-Innovator Hub Apps are available for the TI-84 Plus CE graphing Calculator? Solution 37799: What TI-Innovator Hub Apps are available for the TI-84 Plus CE graphing Calculator? global Solution 37799: What TI-Innovator Hub Apps are available for the TI-84 Plus CE ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/general-information/37799
TI-84 Plus CE Python Learning Resources | Texas Instruments
...s. (Only available in the Python edition.) TI Codes: 10 Minutes of Code Check out TI Codes for a collection of short, fun lessons to get your students started on the basics of coding in Python or TI-Basic. Explore activities Turtle Give students a v...https://education.ti.com/en/products/calculators/graphing-calculators/ti-84-plus-ce-python/programming
Symmetric Secant
Investigate the symmetric secant line to provide an estimate for the derivative of a function at a point.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/symmetric-secant
Function or Relation?
In this activity, students will use graphs and lists to determine if sets of data represent functions or relations.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/function-or-relation_1