Investigating Parallelograms
The purpose of this activity is to use TI-Nspire to explore the properties of parallelograms. A parallelogram is a quadrilateral with both pairs of opposite sides parallel.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/investigating-parallelograms
Investigating Properties of Quadrilaterals Using the TI-Nspire Navigator
Why spend time listing properties/theorems on the board when your students can be actively engaged in the discovery of such properties. This activity will make use of the TI-Nspire and the TI-Nspire Navigator to exchange files with the students handhelds. The Class Analysis feature of the TI-Ns...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/investigating-properties-of-quadrilaterals-using-the-tinspire-navigator
Simple Inequalities on a Number Line
Observe the differences in the graphs when , and ≥ are used.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/simple-inequalities-on-a-number-line
Ratios of Similar Triangles
In this activity, students will explore two ways of comparing side lengths of similar triangles. They will calculate ratios and change the triangles to see how the ratio changes. Then they will write proportions using the ratios.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/ratios-of-similar-triangles_1
How to Find the Center of a Circle Determined by Three Non-Collinear Points
The activity demonstrates the geometric construction of the center of a circle determined by 3 non-collinear points using the TI-Nspire calculator. The activity along with the Problem 3 worksheet guides the novice user to perform the task using the TI-Nspire handheld. Several of the calculator t...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/how-to-find-the-center-of-a-circle-determined-by-three-noncollinear-points
Representing the Solution Process by Graphing
In this activity, students will explore the relationships in equations. Students will validate inquiries by graphing expressions from both sides of an equation. Students will rationalize the characteristics of graphing equations. At the Pre-Algebra level, this activity can be used to compare equ...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/representing-the-solution-process-by-graphing
Perpendicular Slopes
Students investigate the 'negative reciprocal' relationship between the slopes of perpendicular lines. The final phase of the activity is appropriate for more advanced students as they are led through an algebraic proof of the relationship. Optional geometric activities (problems 5 and 6 of the ....https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/perpendicular-slopes
Factoring Special Cases
Students explore geometric proofs for two factoring rules: a2 + 2ab + b2 = (a + b)2 and x2 – a2 = (x – a)(x + a). Given a set of shapes whose combined areas represent the left-hand expression, they manipulate them to create rectangles whose areas are equal to the right-hand expression.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/factoring-special-cases_1
Applications of Equations
Students will apply equations to a real-world problem about the number of people attending a museum. They will study the parts of an equation that represents the situation. Then, students will use a dynamic model to find the solution to the equation and interpret what the result means in the real...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/applications-of-equations
Inscribed and Central Angles in a Circle
This activity explores the relationship between inscribed angles subtended by the same minor arc. The second problem explores the relationship between inscribed angles and central angles subtended by the same minor arc.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/inscribed-and-central-angles-in-a-circle
Area "FOILed" Again!
Students practice finding rectangular areas with algebraic expressions for the lengths of the sides.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/area-foiled-again_1
Any 2 Points Make A Line
Students will use the TI-nspire to plot 2 points then draw the line through them. Students will find coordinates, calculate slope for diagonal , vertical and horizontal lines, then verify results using menu choices on their handheld. This activity has a student worksheet that questions students a...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/any-2-points-make-a-line
Inscribed Angles
Students use animation to discover that the measure of an inscribed angle is half the measure of its intercepted arc, that two angles that intercept the same, or congruent, arcs are congruent, and that an angle inscribed in a semi-circle is a right angle. They then discover that the opposite angl...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/inscribed-angles_1
Using Tables to Solve Linear Equations
Solve one-step and two-step linear equations where a and b are real numbers.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/using-tables-to-solve-linear-equations
Inscribed Regular Polygons
Students will calculate the changing area and perimeter of inscribed polygons as the number of sides increase. The measurements will be recorded in a spreadsheet for analysis. Students will be learning to use the measurement tools and the Hide/Show function of the TI-Nspire. Students will be aske...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/inscribed-regular-polygons
Variables on Both Sides
Students encounter various scenarios involving perimeters of polygons.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/variables-on-both-sides_1
Variables on Both Sides
Understand the number of possible solutions to equations that have variables on both sides.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/variables-on-both-sides_2
Visualizing Equations
Deepen understand of solving linear equations by maintaining balance.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/visualizing-equations
Two Variable Linear Equations
Investigate a point as the solution to a linear equation in two variables.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/two-variable-linear-equations
Interior Angles of Regular Polygons
Explore the interior angles of regular polygons by dividing the polygons into triangles.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/interior-angles-of-regular-polygons
Algebra Nomograph
This activity is similar to a function machine. The nomograph is comprised of two vertical number lines, input on the left and output on the right. The transformation of input to output is illustrated dynamically by an arrow that connects a domain entry to its range value. Students try to find th...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/algebra-nomograph
Trains in Motion
Compare and contrast the motion of two objects and how it corresponds to distance as a function of time.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/trains-in-motion_1
Intersecting Lines and Segment Measures
Explore the relationship between intersecting lines and the measures of various segments on those lines.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/intersecting-lines-and-segment-measures
Pi and Precision
Students will collect the measurements of circumference and diameter for four objects in their group. (Cup, Can, Mint Candy, and a Coin) They will then investigate the accuracy of their data colletion using a numerical table and a scatter plot. Students must observe how closely their measurements...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/pi-and-precision
Charlotte Chase Activity
In this activity, students will create and analyze graphs and investigate how temperature and pressure are related.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/charlotte-chase-activity