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Sampling

Students learn about each of the four types of random sampling methods and use the randInt command to find each kind of sample from a given population.
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Binomial PDF Color

This activity involves binomial trials, distributions, and probabilities. Students can create the binomial distribution following the steps in Binomial_Pdf_Eye_Color_Create-84 document.
https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/binomial-pdf-color_84

Is it Normal?

In this activity, students will use the idea of a normal distribution to pull together multiple areas of probability and statistics. 
https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/is-it-normal-@normal-distribution

Best Class

Students will create and explore a box plot and histogram for a data set. They then compare the two data displays by viewing them together and use the comparison to draw conclusions about the data.
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Zooooooom!

This activity uses times collected for a radio control car traveling certain distances to create a regression line to analyze and discuss as a class. If the car(s) cannot be obtained, you can use students to run the distances.
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Box Plots and Histograms

Students create and explore a box plot and histogram for a data set. They then compare the two data displays by viewing them together and use the comparison to draw conclusions about the data.
https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/box-plots-and-histograms

Quadratic Equations with the CBL 2

Students will generate parabolas using the motion sensor. They will then determine the vertex form of the equation and compare it to the regression equation from the calculator.
https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/quadratic-equations-with-the-cbl-2

Mapping Success

In this activity, students will load a background image of a map and use the scale on the map to estimate distances.
https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/mapping-success

Probability

Activity will prompt user for the x-coordinate and y-coordinate of a starting point that lives in QuadranI. In other words, one must enter a value, for each, between 0 and 1, say 0.2 for x and 0.5 for y.
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Linear Regression: Wing Span/Height

Students take measurements of individual's wing span and height and create a coordinate graph. The activity should include at least three different grade levels. Students submit an equation through "Activity Center" and the class compares the different equations.
https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/linear-regression-wing-spanheight

Graphing Quadratic Functions

Students graph quadratic functions and study how the constants in the equations compare to the coordinates of the vertices and the axes of symmetry in the graphs. The first part of the activity focuses on the vertex form, while the second part focuses on the standard form. Both activities include...
https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/graphing-quadratic-functions_1

Hot Air Balloon

Using a dynamic manipulative, students will have a visual for adding and subtracting integers.
https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/hot-air-balloon_1

Hot Wheel Lab

In this activity, students will gather data that compares the slope of a hot wheel ramp to the distance the car travels. They will then graph, draw a line of best fit and write an equation for their data.
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Area of Rectangles with Fixed Perimeter

The students will construct several rectangles with different dimensions, all having the same perimeter. The area of each rectangle is then computed and plotted against the width of each rectangle. The students will discover that the area is a quadratic function of the width. They will also dis...
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Modeling QB Passing Rates

This TI-84 Family activity uses the measures commonly collected for football quarterbacks and provides an opportunity for students to create their own quarterback rating models.  
https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/modeling-qb-passing_84

Modeling Judging a Poster Contest

In this TI-84 family activity, students use the ratings made by five judges in a poster competition with the goal of deciding the top three posters based on the ratings made by the judges.
https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/modeling-judging-a-poster-contest_84

Arithmetic Sequences & Series

Students use formulas to find the differences of the consecutive terms, plot a scatter plot of each sequence, and determine that sequences with common differences (called arithmetic sequences) have scatter plots whose points form a straight line.
https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/arithmetic-sequences--series_1

Trig Ratios: Gettin' Trig-y with Python

In this coding activity for the TI-84 Plus CE Python edition, students will write a program that generates a random sine, cosine or tangent ratio.  It will ask the user to enter a different trigonometric ratio based on the given triangle information. It will evaluate the user’s input.&...
https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/gettin-trigy-with-python_84

The Discovery of Pi

The Discovery of Pi With Cabri Jr., and hands on materials Students will measure the diameter and circumference of various round objects and compare them to determine pi. They will then perform this acivity again utilizing the Cabri Jr. App on the TI 84 Calculator.
https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-discovery-of-pi

The Amazing Race: Algebra Edition

This is a full lesson, and the guided practice section utilizes the Navigator system. The independent practice is the game The Amazing Race (explained in the PDF).
https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-amazing-race--algebra-edition

Distances in the Coordinate Plane

Students will explore distances in the coordinate plane. After finding the coordinates of a segment’s endpoints, students will substitute these values into the distance formula and compare the results to the measured length of the segment. Then students will find the distance between the endpoint...
https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/distances-in-the-coordinate-plane_1

Are you interested in my dream car?

Students use the computer and finance application to calculate interest and payments associated in purchasing their "Dream Car".
https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/are-you-interested-in-my-dream-car

Hide and Seek on the Coordinate Plane

The activity is designed as an introduction to the activity center on TI-Navigator™. Prior to the activity students should have covered graphing points on the coordinate plane, adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers, as well as absolute value and comparing and ordering integers.
https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/hide-and-seek-on-the-coordinate-plane

Parabolic Hoops

In this coding activity for the TI-84 Plus CE Python, students will create a virtual basketball court.  Using the location of the hoop and the vertex, the shooter will calculate the amplitude, a, needed to “Swish” nothing but net!
https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/parabolic-hoops_84

Fraction Tic Tac Toe

In this TI-84 Plus CE Python coding activity, students will create a fraction based, tic tac toe game using Python and mathematics. 
https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/fraction-tic-tac-toe_84