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Parametric Races & Slopes

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners investigate the slopes and parametric equations. In this calculus lesson plan, students solve parametric equations with specific parameters. They relate lines and slopes based on the derivative of the equation.
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Checking Equivalence

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young scholars solve equations. In this calculus lesson plan, students compare equations and identify equivalencies. They compare and approximate fractions and decimals.
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Greatest Common Divisor and Least Common Multiple

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Students solve problems using the GCD and LCM. In this algebra lesson, students factor and simplify equations using the greatest common and least common factors and multiples. They factor integers in pairs.
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Dog Days or Dog Years?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
In need of some algebraic fun with real world implications?Learners use ordered pairs, a table of values and a scatter plot to evaluate the validity of several real world data sets. The class focuses on  dog ages in human...
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Exploring Graphs of Inequalities

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learn how to solve inequalities and graph their answers. Students use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to solve problems. They analyze their graph using the TI calculator.
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Local Linearity

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
In order to investigate local linearity, young scholars graph the function on the TI-calculator and zoom to observe the change in slope on the line. They incorporate technology to visualize these problems.
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Derivative Grapher

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners graph the derivative of functions in this calculus lesson plan. They use the TI to graph their functions and algebraically take the derivative of each function. They then create a visual and analyze the graph.
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Newton's Method

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Student approximate the roots of E using Newtons Method. In this calculus lesson plan, students calculate the equation of tangent a line. They use the TI to visualize the tangent line.
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Derivative Analysis

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students analyze the derivative of a graph. In this calculus instructional activity, students identify the different behavior of a graph. They label concavity of the graphs as increasing or decreasing.
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Elevator Height as Integral of Velocity

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils investigate integrals and their relationship to velocity in this calculus lesson. They use the idea of a moving elevator to explore vertical motion and use the TI to help them create a visual.
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Definite Integral

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners investigate the intervals represented by a function in this calculus lesson. They decide what interval of the function will be positive, negative or zero. They are then given graphs of functions and asked to analyze it.
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Gateway Arc Length

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners differentiate and calculate the length of an arc. They define an arc and relate it to the area of a circle and integrate the function to solve the equations. High schoolers use their TI calculators to graph the equation.
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Limits at Infinity

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young mathematicians solve problems involving limits in this calculus lesson. They identify the value of x as the limit approaches positive and negative infinity. Learners study the magnitude as x increases in value.
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Calculus Inverse Derivative

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve equations using a given derivative. In this calculus lesson, students identify the rise of fall of each function. They use the calculator to find the derivative.
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Sign of the Derivative

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learn how to investigate the change in a graph by dragging the cursor to observe the change in the function. They use the TI calculator to graph their parabola.
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Concavity of a Graph

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners explore the graph of a function. In this calculus lesson, students identify when and where the graph is increasing or decreasing. They identify if it concave up or down by moving the cursor.
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Oklahoma's Berry Best

For Teachers 2nd - 5th Standards
Ask your learners to complete activities related to Oklahoma's agriculture, berries in particular. The lesson is cross-curricular and has class members investigate an article about berries, write an acrostic poem, and discuss new...
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Matrices and Transformations

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
In this matrix worksheet, learners explore and solve problems with matrices by addition, subtraction, multiplication and using linear equations. There are 28 problems with some answers.
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Investigating Segments in a Quadrilateral

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Investigate the properties of the shape formed by connecting the midpoints of adjacent sides of a quadrilateral. In this properties of the shape formed by connecting the midpoints of adjacent sides of a quadrilateral lesson, students use...
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Segments Formed by Intersectiong Chords, Secants, and Tangents

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners investigate the properties of segments formed which chords, secants, and tangents, intersect. The dynamic nature of Cabri Jr. allows high schoolers to form and verify conjectures regarding segment relationships.
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Algebra Nomograph

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Investigation of a nomograph teaches students to determine the rule of a function by examining the input and output values.  Students use a nomograph on their Ti-Nspire to determine the function rule.  Students make a scatter...
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Equations of Circles

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Using Cabri Jr. young scholars construct a circle and determine the equation of the circle they drew by finding the center and the radius. Students use the distance formula to derive the equation of their circle.
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Properties of Parabolas

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learn to identify the properties of parabolas. Learners define parabola as the locus of all points equidistant from a fixed point and a fixed line. Also, interpret the equation for a parabola in vertex form and gain a visual...
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Investigating School Safety and Slope

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
Learners investigate the slope of various stairways through a "news report" approach and employ mathematical knowledge of applied slope to report on wheelchair accessibility and adherence to Americans with Disabilities Act. They...