Particle Motion 2
This lesson involves the motion of a particle along a straight, horizontal line associated with a general position function.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/particle-motion-2
Summing up Geometric Series
This lesson involves clicking on a slider to see that the area of a square that has been systematically divided into an infinite number of pieces approaches 1.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/sum-of-infinite-geometric-series
Parameters in Secondary School: Logistics Functions
...nction family given by f(x) = a/(1+b(e)^(cx)) + d. Reflection questions draw attention to the role of claims and evidence, interpreting symbolic expressions and results, the role of the dynamic environment, and the many ways in which parameter explorations fit with secondary school mathematics t...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/parameters-in-secondary-school-logistics-functions
The Function Elevator
This lesson involves creating and comparing graphical representations of position and velocity functions from a scenario.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-function-elevator
Compound Interest
This lesson involves exploring the formula for compound interest as a function of the initial deposit, interest rate, and the number of pay periods per year.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/compound-interest
NASA - Newton's Cool in the Pool
To prepare for spacewalks, astronauts train at NASA's Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL). NASA also uses the NBL to develop flight procedures and verify hardware compatibility -- all of which are necessary to achieve mission success. In this problem, students are presented with a power outage, in...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/nasa--newtons-cool-in-the-pool
Modeling with a Quadratic Function
In this lesson, students use a quadratic function to model the flight path of a basketball. Students will interpret the parameters of the quadratic model to answer questions related to the path of the basketball.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/modeling-with-a-quadratic-function
Matrix Multiplication
Examine matrix multiplication to identify the conditions necessary to be able to multiply two matrices.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/matrix-multiplication
Sums and Difference of Cubes
Factor expressions that are either the sum of cubes or the difference of cubes.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/sums-and-difference-of-cubes
Elliptical Orbits
This lesson involves generating equations of best fit for an ellipse.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/elliptical-orbits
Hose Problem
Investigating the behaviour of water jets from a hose. Suitable for Year 10 extension or Year 11 students. Graphing parabolas, features of quadratic functions, regression lines. Using TI-Nspire.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/hose-problem
Maximizing the Area of a Garden
In this activity, students explore the area of a garden with a rectangular shape that is attached to a barn. Exactly three sides of the garden must be fenced. Students will sketch possible gardens and enter their data into a spreadsheet.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/maximizing-the-area-of-a-garden
Completing the Square Algebraically
Complete the square algebraically to rewrite a quadratic expression.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/completing-the-square-algebraically
Completing the Square
Complete the square in an algebraic expression.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/completing-the-square
Investigating the Graphs of Quadratic Equations
A graph of a quadratic equation will be shown. Also shown is the equation of the parabola in vertex form: y = a*(x - h)^(2) + v. And an ordered pair for one the points on the parabola will be shown on the screen. Use the pointer tool to double click on the equation on the graph screen. This wil...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/investigating-the-graphs-of-quadratic-equations
Linear Inequalities
Linear programming is a technique used to solve problems that are encountered in business and industry. These problems usually involve maximizing or minimizing profit or expenses. The solution will consist of graphing the region that satisfies all the inequalities. The solution will produce a fea...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/linear-inequalities
Calculations at the Crazy Cookie Company
Performing matrix multiplication for the first time, students are prompted to use reasoning skills to determine if matrix products are possible for given pairs of matrices. The tutorial leads them through matrix product operations to find rules for matrix multiplication and predicting dimensions ...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/calculations-at-the-crazy-cookie-company
Duckweed: Exponential Growth
Students will count the fronds of duckweed for nine days to observe the growth phase. Students will need one class period to start the experiment and one day for the final work and 15 minutes per day between start and finish.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/duckweed--exponential-growth
Given the Graph of a Parabola, State its Equation in Vertex Form
This activity is designed for students to study on their own. It is designed in a 'StudyCard' format. A graph of a parabola will be shown. The student is asked to find the equation of the parabola in vertex form: y = a*(x - h)^(2) + v. Press enter on the double up arrow in the Ans... section t...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/given-the-graph-of-a-parabola-state-its-equation-in-vertex-form
The Painted Cube
This lesson involves having the students hypothesize about the different relationships that exist between the size of the cube and the number of cubes that have paint on one, two, three, and zero faces. In order to help students visualize the problem, interlocking cubes could be made available.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-painted-cube
The Factor Connection
In this activity, students will explore the connection between linear factors and quadratic functions. Transformations of quadratic functions will be used to develop and enhance the connection between factors, zeros, and graphs. It will make full use of the dynamic ability to manipulate graphs...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-factor-connection
Complex Number Multiplication
This lesson involves the product of complex numbers, powers of i and complex conjugates.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/complex-number-multiplication
Radio Station KTNS
This lesson involves determining the distance one can hear a radio station as a function of the range of the station.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/radio-station-ktns
Elliptic Variations
This lesson involves exploring the curves that result from varying the defining conditions of an ellipse.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/elliptic-variations
Complex Number Addition
This lesson involves the addition of two complex numbers.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/complex-number-addition