Linear Equations for Which the Sum of the Coordinates is Constant
This activity allows students to explore situations in which points with a constant sum of x-coordinate and y-coordinate are graphed. Through the use of TI-Navigator to see the results of the entire class, students can determine that an oblique line is formed from such points. This oblique line...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/linear-equations-for-which-the-sum-of-the-coordinates-is-constant
Inverses of Functions
Students explore three ways to find the inverse of a function. First, students graph two scatter plots and find the line of reflection. Then, they will graph a line and use the x- and y-intercepts to create the graph of the inverse.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/inverses-of-functions_1
Writing linear equations to form shapes
Students use their knowledge about writing linear equations to graph lines that form a given shape.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/writing-linear-equations-to-form-shapes
Math TODAY - Home Sales Records
This activity will help students think about the monthly cost to pay back a home loan, how the length of time of the loan and the rate of interest affect monthly payments, and the total cost paid for the house over the length of time for the loan.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/math-today--home-sales-records
Linear Force: May the Force be With Us
Using the TI-Navigator, students will send linear equations with STAR WARS movie pictures in the background. Focus on slope and y-intercept with linear lightsabers.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/linear-force-may-the-force-be-with-us
Proof of Identity
Students use graphs to verify the reciprocal identities. They then use the calculator's manual graph manipulation feature to discover the negative angle, cofunction, and Pythagorean trigonometric identities.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/proof-of-identity
Where’s the Point?
This activity can be used to introduce students to the Cartesian plane. They should have some familiarity with how points are located in the plane using two coordinates, but the emphasis in this activity is solidifying students' understanding of just how that is done. As configured, the activity ...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/wheres-the-point
Successive Differences
Students explore the relationships between the side length and perimeter of a square and the edge length and surface area of a cube by manipulating geometric models. They use the models to generate a dataset, calculate successive differences, and use them to determine which type of function best ...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/successive-differences
Parametric Equations
We express most graphs as a single equation which involves two variables, x and y. By using parametric mode on the calculator you may use three variables to represent a curve. The third variable is t, time. (Topics - parametric functions)https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/parametric-equations
Stretching a Penny
In this activity, students investigate how a spring stretches when different weights pull on it. They relate the stretch of the spring directly to the weight and vice-versa.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/stretching-a-penny
Inequality Graphing App
Students explore inequalities by entering inequalities using symbols, plot their graphs (including union and intersection shades), store (x, y) coordinate pairs as lists, enter inequalities with vertical lines in an X= editor, and trace points of interest (such as intersections) between functions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/inequality-graphing-app
Parabola Construction
Students construct parabolas using the focus and directrix definition. They also explore how the location of the focus with respect to the directrix affects the shape of the parabola.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/parabola-construction
Guess the Ages
In this activity, the teacher will pick favorite "famous" people and ask the students to guess their ages. The names and birth dates are attached ("Famous Persons Birth Dates"). Participants use the calculator to enter the information and to view results.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/guess-the-ages
The Study of Slope
This is a PROGRAM that can be used on any TI-8X+ There are 6 levels that takes the students through the process of checking their ability to recognize slope, calculate slope, form linear functions that satisfy given information.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-study-of-slope
Home for the Holidays
Thanksgiving Holiday activity for Algebra students. Linear data taken from the internet and used to create a linear model of the class data.Students will then discover the slope of the line is the speed of the car in miles per hour. Activity can be modified to be used for Algebra I or Algebra II....https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/home-for-the-holidays
Old MacDonald's Pigpen
Students solve a standard maximum value problem using the calculator. Students help Old MacDonald build a rectangular pigpen with 40 m fencing that provides maximum area for the pigs. They graph scatter plots, analyze quadratic functions, and find maximum value of a parabola.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/old-macdonalds-pigpen
Evaluating Expressions
Students will evaluate expressions using pencil and paper and then use the editing features of the home screen and/or the table feature of the TI-83 Plus to provide immediate positive reinforcement.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/evaluating-expressions
Flipping a Penny
In this activity, students will explore two functions which are inverses of each other. They also explore their characteristics and understand how they reverse each other's operation.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/flipping-a-penny
Floral Shop Math
Students will create quadratic functions that model revenue collected and profit earned from selling bouquets in a flower shop. The students will use graphing calculators to identify the maximum value for each function. Once they identify the ordered pair that contains the maximum value the st...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/floral-shop-math
Dog Days or Dog Years?
Students will use order pairs, table of values, and a scatter plot to determine a function that represents real world data.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/dog-days-or-dog-years_1
FACTORED POLYNOMIALS
The students will identify x-intercepts of polynomials and then write their own equations for polynomials.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/factored-polynomials
Factoring Composite Numbers
Students will review some of the terms associated with prime factors. A Frayer Model (Square) is provided allowing the teacher to assess students’ knowledge of the concept prime.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/factoring-composite-numbers
Back In Time?
Students will explore the definition of a function through use of a graph, a set of ordered pairs, and an input-output diagram.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/back-in-time
Cricket Thermometers
In this activity, students investigate the relationship between temperature and number of cricket chirps. They learn to find the other value of a function when given one value of a function. Students use linear regression and plot a set of ordered pairs.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/cricket-thermometers
Trigonometric Identities
Students will verify, prove, and explore trigonometric identities symbolically, numerically, and graphically.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/trigonometric-identities