The Geometric Mean
In this activity, students will establish that several triangles are similar and then determine that the altitude to the hypotenuse of a right triangle is the geometric mean between the segments into which it divides the hypotenuse.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-geometric-mean_1
The Ladder Problem Revisited
In this activity students explore the locus of mid-point of the hypotenuse of a fixed length geometrically and algebraically and discover that the median a right triangle is equal to half the length of the hypotenuse. Students then prove this property. The problem: A ladder leans upright against ...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-ladder-problem-revisited
The Pirate Problem
The classic geometry problem developed in 1947 by George Gamow comes alive with the interactive platform of TI-Nspire. Will the treasure still be found after the palm tree in the treasure map disappears? What begins with inductive reasoning ends with a formal proof. This lesson, easily adapte...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-pirate-problem
The Pythagorean Theorem—and More
Students construct a triangle and find all angle and side measures. They practice dragging the vertices to form certain types of triangles, and then they confirm the Pythagorean Theorem for right triangles. Moreover, they discover the types of triangle that occur when c2 a2 + b2 or when c2 > a2 +...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-pythagorean-theoremand-more
Solving for Sides in a Right Triangle
This activity was designed for the Grade 11 College Math course in the Ontario curriculum. Students are expected to solve problems, including those that arise from real-world applications, by determining the measures of the sides and angles of right triangles using the primary trigonometric ratio...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/solving-for-sides-in-a-right-triangle
Webinar | Engage Algebra I Students Using the TI-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator
...uring this webinar, you will: Learn how to use the calculator for differentiation and inclusion in Algebra 1. Explore different families of functions using the transformation app. Look at using images in graphs to increase student engagement. Discover Algebra 1 activities you ca...https://education.ti.com/en/t3-professional-development/for-teachers-and-teams/online-learning/on-demand-webinars/2024/sept-17-2024-engage-algebra-i-students-using-the-ti-84-plus
How far do you live from school?
Prior to this activity students determine how far they live from school and how long it takes them to get to school. They analyze this data using various types of graphs and draw conclusions regarding the relationship between time and distance. They also look at zip codes and explore factors that...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/how-far-do-you-live-from-school
Linear Equation Investigation
Students are given a real-life situation (cost of a birthday party) they must create an algebraic equation, table of values, and a scatterplot of the table that is created. They are asked to explain patterns that they observed in each type of representation and also check their accuracy when cre...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/linear-equation-investigation
Geometry: Exploring Quadrilaterals
Drag the verices of a quadrilateral and build the different types; focus on the properties of these different figures, and finally put it all together to identify different quadrilaterals from their properties.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/geometry-exploring-quadrilaterals
Hanging with the Incenter
In this activity, students will explore the angle bisector of the angles of a triangle. Students will discover that the angle bisectors are concurrent. The point of concurrency is the incenter. Students should discover the relationship between the type of triangle and the location of the point of...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/hanging-with-the-incenter
Pledge Plans: An Exploration of Linearity
A brief overlook of slope linearity and how it is applied to graphs and real life situations.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/pledge-plans-an-exploration-of-linearity
Pledge Plans: An Exploration of Linearity
A brief overlook of slope and how it is applied to real-life situations.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/pledge-plans-an-exploration-of-linearity_1
Investigating the Angles of a Triangle
The following will find the sum of the interior angles of a triangle and the sum of the remote interior angles of a triangle. Students can then change the type of triangle. The student will see that the sum of the interior angles is always 180 degrees. Also, the student will see that the sum of t...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/investigating-the-angles-of-a-triangle
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
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
Interior Angles of Polygons
In the following activity, students discover the rule for finding the number of total degrees in the angles of a polygon. Students will use both the TI-Nspire and student worksheet to find the rule and will apply it in predictions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/interior-angles-of-polygons_1
Chirp, Jump, Scatter
In this activity, students will find a best fit line for data graphed as scatter plots. Applications of linear relationships provide motivation for students and improve their skills and understanding of finding the equation of a line from two known points. Movable lines make this activity approac...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/chirp-jump-scatter_1
What's Right about Triangles
This lesson involves examining a visual proof of the Pythagorean Theorem and supporting what happens geometrically.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/whats-right-about-triangles
Whole number: Parts of a Whole
This activity involves students in modeling practical situations using the Part-Whole-Part model provided, and identifying the type of operation required. It can be used to lead into building algebraic expressions if desired.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/whole-number-parts-of-a-whole
Rates of Change and Slope
This lesson was designed for the Grade 10 Applied curriculum in Ontario. In that course, students are expected to connect the rate of change of a linear relationship to the slope of a line.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/rates-of-change-and-slope
Dice Rolling and Probability
Students will utilize the Spreadsheet and Data and Statistics applications in the TI-Nspire handheld. They will create randomly generated data and will plot it in a Dot Plot to recognize relative frequency of outcomes.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/dice-rolling-and-probability
Comparing Pi's and Roots
This lesson involves manipulating the radius of a circle and the sides of a right triangle in an attempt to set the circumference of the circle equal to the hypotenuse of the right trianglehttps://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/comparing-pis-and-roots
What is a p-value?
This lesson involves beginning with a null hypothesis specifying the mean of a normally distributed population with a given standard deviation.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/what-is-a-pvalue_1
What is a p-Value?
Students begin with a null hypothesis specifying the mean of a normally distributed population with a given standard deviation.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/what-is-a-pvalue
What! A Mistake!
Students learn about Type I and Type II errors. Then, for a given scenario, students will calculate the probabilities of errors and the power of the test.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/what-a-mistake_1