Identifying Types of Correlation from a Graph and Calculator
Students will identify different types of correlations graphically and by using the linear regression analysis obtained from a TI-84 Plus calculator. Students will also obtain and know the significance of a correlation coefficient as a result of this lesson.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/identifying-types-of-correlation-from-a-graph-and-calculator
How Fast Is Your Racer
Students become familiar with collecting and analyzing linear data. Students first perform a manually linear fit to their collected data, and are then introduced to the linear regression analysis capabilities of the calculator. The time taken for mousetrap racers to cover predetermined distances ...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/how-fast-is-your-racer
Solving Equations by Graphing
This activity uses screen capture to introduce solving linear equations by graphing. Using screen captures save the teacher from having to go from one student to another to make sure the students' are typing the correct information into the calculator.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/solving-equations-by-graphing
The Phone Bill Problem
The student is given actual data and asked to find a line of best fit and to give "real world" interpretations of the slope and y-intercept. A great introduction to the 83/84 and its features. Download at www.TomReardon.com Click on Downloads.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-phone-bill-problem
The Slope of the Tangent Line (Part1)
In this activity, students use the CellSheet™ Application to approximate the slope of a line tangent to a curve.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-slope-of-the-tangent-line-part1
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
How Far Did You Walk?
In this activity, students will find the distance traveled when the velocity is constant by examining the area under the Velocity-Time graph and applying the formula d = r * t. They will also find the distance traveled for motion when the velocity is not constant by approximating the area under t...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/how-far-did-you-walk
Radical Functions
Students use a nomograph to investigate functions defined by square roots.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/radical-functions
Modeling and Simulating Projectile Motion
This activity provides participants the opportunity to model and simulate projectile motion using a program and the TI-83/84 family of graphing calculators. It is a preliminary in-class activity used prior to actual launching an air-powered rockethttps://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/modeling-and-simulating-projectile-motion
Double Tree
Students visually explore geometric sequences by modeling the growth of a tree that doubles in height every year.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/double-tree
Curve Fitting for a Parabola
This is a TI-Navigator™ Activity Center file that is use as a class warm up or for checking understanding. Student are to contribute an equation of a parabola that will pass through the most number of sunflowers.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/curve-fitting-for-a-parabola
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
Exploring the Exponential Function
Students study the exponential function and differentiate between exponential growth or decay from an equation. They identify the coefficient in an equation that represents the rate of growth/decay. Students also explain the effect of changes in the values of A and B.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exploring-the-exponential-function
Exploring the Exponential Function (Electronic Format Only)
In this activity, students study the exponential function. They differentiate between exponential growth and exponential decay from an equation. They identify the coefficient in an equation that represents the rate of growth/decay. Students also explain the effect of changes in the values of A an...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exploring-the-exponential-function-electronic-format-only
Do You Have a Temperature? - TI-83
In this activity, students represent and analyze climate data. They use linear regressions to understand the relationship between temperatures measured in the Fahrenheit and Celsius scales and examine conversion factors.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/do-you-have-a-temperature--ti83
Fill up the tank!
Demonstrate the concept of slope and y-intercept in the slope-intercept form of linear equation using water and marbles.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/fill-up-the-tank
Approximation of Pi
Students will measure the circumference and diameter of a variety of different circles. They will graph the class' values of (d,c) on the coordinate plane and use linear regression to approximate pi.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/approximation-of-pi
Finding Linear Models
Students graph a scatter plot, find average rate of change, develop a linear model, find a linear regression and a median/median line for a set of data graphed in a scatter plot, and predict profit.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/finding-linear-models
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
Using Matrices to Enter Data and Perform Operations
Students will select and use appropriate statistical methods to analyze data and understand meanings of operations and how they relate to one another.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/using-matrices-to-enter-data-and-perform-operations
Approximation of Pi Using an Area Model
Students will approximate pi by setting up trigonometric ratios and calculating the areas of regular polygons inscribed within and circumscribed about a circle.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/approximation-of-pi-using-an-area-model
Conserving Energy
Students will find both the kinetic and potential energies as the cart rolls down the ramp. They will find the sum of the two energies, and show that this value is constant at all times.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/conserving-energy