Old McDonald's Pigpen
In this activity, students explore – numerically, graphically, algebraically, and verbally – the mathematics involved in maximizing the area of a rectangle with a fixed perimeter.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/old-mcdonalds-pigpen
Limits of Indeterminant Forms
In this activity, students will graph f(x)=sin(x)/x in order to visually determine the limit as x approaches zero. They will confirm the answer numerically by tracing left and right limit points on a graph and looking at values in a table.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/limits-of-indeterminant-forms
Extrema and Concavity
Students learn how to find and label extrema using first and second derivatives, be able to inspect a graph and determine which extrema the function has, and be able to use trace, fMin, and fMax to verify the computed answers and find critical values for parametric functions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/extrema-and-concavity
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.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/sampling
FTC
In this activity, students will build on their comprehension of functions defined by a definite integral, where the independent variable is an upper limit of integration. Students are led to the brink of a discovery of a discovery of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/ftc
The t-test
Students will practice t-test calculations using their TI-84 technology, just as they will be required to do so during examinations.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/t@test_84
Zooming In On Local Linearity
In this activity, students will explore the behavior of various functions by zooming in on their graphs. They will investigate the concept of local linearity.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/zooming-in-on-local-linearity
Sampling Techniques
In this TI-84 family activity, students will practice selecting and discuss sampling techniques when collecting and analyzing data.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/sampling-techniques_84
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
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.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/best-class
Visualizing Fractions
In this activity, students will explore multiplication and division of fractions using several representations to develop fluency. Students will also solve problems involving similarity using proportions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/visualizing-fractions
Transforming Fish
In this activity, students will discover how pictures formed by graphing ordered pairs can be stretched (and shrunk) by multiplying (and dividing) the coordinates.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/transforming-fish
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
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
Compound Interest
This activity for the TI-84 Plus CE family, 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_84
What is Log - 84
In this activity, students will solve simple logarithmic equations and verify solutions using the corresponding exponential equations.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/what-is-log-@-84
Transformations of Logarithmic Functions - 84
This lesson involves the family of logarithmic functions of the form f(x) = c*logb(x+a).https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/transformations-of-logarithmic-functions-@-ti@84
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...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/area-of-rectangles-with-fixed-perimeter
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
Asymptotes and Zeros of Rational Functions
In this activity, students relate the graph of a rational function to the graphs of the polynomial functions of its numerator and denominator. Students graph these polynomials one at a time and identify their y-intercepts and zeros.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/asymptotes-and-zeros-of-rational-functions
Modeling Median Incomes
In this TI-84 family activity, students investigate and examine the data underlying the claim that women’s income is catching up to men’s income.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/modeling-median-incomes_84
Modeling: Optimal Locations for a Food Truck
In this activity, students will investigate where to locate a food truck in Washington DC to maximize the number of potential customers.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/food-truck_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
Modeling The Game of Hog
This TI-84 Family activity engages students in a dice game with the goal of finding the optimum strategy for winning,https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/modeling-game-of-hog_84
Modeling: Exploring Medical Tests Results
In this TI-84 activity, students investigate ideas that have appeared in many sources related to the recent pandemic. They will become familiar with terms such as false positives and false negatives, prevalence, sensitivity and specificity.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/modeling@-exploring-medical-tests_84