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
Rectangles and Parabolas
Students will tackle a traditional problem from the Algebra I curriculum geometrically, numerically, graphically, and algebraically: Sixty feet of fencing is purchased for the grounds crew to fence off a rectangular portion of property for a garden. The owner has made it perfectly clear that h...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/rectangles-and-parabolas
Vertex form of a Parabola
Students will use graphing technology to understand a quadratic function written in vertex form.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/taks-vertex-form-of-a-parabola
Sums of Sequences
In this activity, students will develop formulas for the sum of arithmetic and geometric sequences. Students will then find the sum of sequences using the formulas developed.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/sums-of-sequences_1
Recursive Sequences
In this activity, students will use the sequence mode of the graphing calculator to generate recursive sequences and then examine the values. They will also write recursive sequence formulas for given sequences.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/recursive-sequences_1
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
Area of the Missing Square
In this activity, students will be introduced to an area model for representing a quadratic equation. Students will explore the relationship between the value of b and c, in y = x2 + bx + c, form of the quadratic equation. The relationship will be examined with integer and non-integer values in o...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/area-of-the-missing-square_1
Once and For All...Absolutely
The activity is designed to be a lesson in solving absolute value inequalities. The intent is to distinguish the kinds of solutions that absolute value inequalities have and the forms of stating the solutions. More importantly the activity considers two methods of solutions: a graphing method and...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/once-and-for-all---absolutely
Points on a Perpendicular Bisector
Students will explore the relationship between a line segment and its perpendicular bisector. The concept of a point that is equidistant from two points is illustrated.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/points-on-a-perpendicular-bisector
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
Polynomial Root Finder App for the TI-89 Titanium
Extend the benefits and functions of the TI-86 to your calculator! Unique solutions, or a representation of the infinite set of solutions is provided for better comprehension of polynomial concepts.Extend the benefits and functions of the TI-86 to your calculator! Unique solutions, or a representation of the infinite set of solutions is provided for better comprehension of polynomial concepts. Students can: Easily enter coefficients for, and graph polynomials up to degree 30 ...https://education.ti.com/en/software/details/en/0FE5BAA252FD4BB7BD6B12AB8B1763D6/89polynomialrootfinder
Simultaneous Equation Solver App for the TI-89 Titanium
Extend the benefits and functions of your calculator. Calculate solutions (unique, representation of the infinite solutions, or no solution) for linear systems up to 30x30.Extend the benefits and functions of your calculator. Calculate solutions (unique, representation of the infinite solutions, or no solution) for linear systems up to 30x30. In addition, students can: Enter symbolic data Save and edit up to five constant vectors View residuals ...https://education.ti.com/en/software/details/en/BD358C4836B84DBCBA254D6554FBBEAC/89simultaneousequationsolver
Euler's Method Introduction
Visualize the graph of an approximate solution to a differential equation and estimate a specific value of a solution.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/eulers-method-introduction
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
Investigation of End Behavior
Students explore end behavior of rational functions graphically, algebraically, and by using tables. They will use multiple representations to look at values a given function approaches as the independent variable goes to positive or negative infinity. Tools are provided which support them in usi...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/investigation-of-end-behavior
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
Transitions
Students will explore converting rectangular equations to polar form and vice versa. Familiar trigonometric identities and circle relationships are applied in making the conversions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/transitions_1
Can You Hear Me Now?
Students will explore logarithmic equations relating to sound intensity and pH.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/can-you-hear-me-now
Let the Sun Shine
Students will explore daylights times of cities at different latitudes. They will create a scatterplot of the data and then find the cosine equation that matches the data. This should be worked in groups of 4, each student choosing a city of a different latitude. An extension at the end would ...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/let-the-sun-shine
Story of e!
This activity is an exploration of how the value of e is derived. It includes graphs, questions, and some practice problems.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/story-of-e
Sinusoidal Modeling
This lesson involves writing an equation to predict the average monthly temperature for a certain location based on past data.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/sinusoidal-modeling
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
Nonlinear Systems of Equations
Students will be introduced to nonlinear systems of equations. It begins by allowing students to move figures around the screen to see ways certain types of graphs (linear/conic and conic/conic) can intersect each other and how many possible intersection points are possible. The activity conclude...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/nonlinear-systems-of-equations
Transitions
In this activity, students review some basic relationships relating to the unit circle and apply these relationships in the conversion of a rectangular circle equation to polar form.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/transitions
Reduce It!
Students write augmented matrices for systems of equations and then solve the system by writing the augmented matrix in reduced row-echelon form.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/reduce-it