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Introduction to Conic Sections
Learners slice cones and identify the different conics formed. They then derive the formula to solve problems involving cones. Pull out the TI calculators to visualize the slicing and the different parts and properties created.
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Basic Limits
Learners calculate the limits of functions. In this calculus instructional activity, students find the left and right handed limits of different functions. They use the Ti Navigator to drag the function around as they study limits.
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Symmetric Secant
Mathematicians use a symmetric secant line to prove the derivative at a point. In this trigonometry lesson, students create secant lines on the navigator to analyze the derivative. They move the lines around and make observations.
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MVT for Derivatives
Young scholars find the derivative using the mean value theorem in this calculus lesson. They find the slopes of secant and tangent lines, then analyze the function and identify the slope.
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Slope Fields
Students create and analyze slope fields. In this calculus lesson, students create a visual of differential equations. They use the Ti Navigator to create slope fields.
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Using Tables to Solve Linear Functions
Oh that intercept! Budding algebra masters solve linear equations from standard to intercept form. They identify the slope and y-intercept to help graph the lines, an then create coordinate pairs using a table of values. Great TI tips...
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Rate of Change
Students observe and calculate slopes. In this algebra lesson plan, students graph equations and determine the pace at which the slope is changing. They use the navigator to see the change as they graph the lines around.
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Multiple Representations
Every topic or subject has its own special jargon. Learners work on their math vocabulary as it relates to basic algebra terms. They define and identify function, functional notation, ordered pairs, rate of change, slope,...
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Solving Systems by Graphing
Solve systems of equations with your super smart upper graders. They solve systems of equations and then graph two lines to find where they intersect. The focus on the activity is to have learners explore moving a point to illustrate...
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Solving a Pair of Linear Equations by Graphing
Teach your math lovers how to solve linear equations by graphing. Young scholars identify pairs of coordinates and use it to graph a line and use the TI to graph and observe the line.
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Factoring Trinomials
Young scholars factor trinomials. In this algebra lesson, students identify the different integers making up the trinomial and use the special pattern to factor them. They continue to model the equations and how to factor correctly.
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Comparing Linear and Exponential Functions
Teach your class how to differentiate between linear and exponential functions. They use exponential properties to solve problems, graph them using the TI-Navigator, and make comparisons.
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Spreading Doom
Students explore the pattern created by a sequence or series. In this geometry lesson, students relate the spread of a virus to the growth of exponential functions. They collect data as they analyze the sequence created by the growth.
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Alternate Interior Angles
Label angles of parallel lines to analyze the angles created by a transversal and two parallel lines. They graph their lines and observe the similarity and difference in the angles.
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Similar Figures
Your class will use a TI calculator to drag vertices of rectangles and triangles to observe what happens to ratios of pairs of sides within each figure. They will apply the definition of similarity to identify similar shapes. The...
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Angles and Similarity
High schoolers identify triangles as similar or congruent. In this geometry lesson, students drag triangles around on the navigator to see the effect of different angles on the shape of the triangle. They discuss angle similarity and...
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Interior Angles of Regular Polygons
Students investigate the interior angles of a triangle. In this geometry lesson, students create the formula to calculate the angles inside a triangle. They observe the total sum of a triangles angle on the navigator.
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Creating a Midpoint Quad
Using a TI Navigator to drag quadrilaterals around to create different shapes, students learn how to draw midpoints in their quadrilaterals. In this geometry lesson, students solve problems using the properties of quadrilaterals.
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Positive and Negative Angles and Arcs
To better understand that the intersection point of two lines lies inside a circle, learners use their keen measurement skills. They discuss arcs, rays, tangent lines, and reflex angles. Then, they put their skills to work as they...
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Arc Length and Sectors
Find the length of an arc. Students relate central angles to the area and length of a sector and graph circles on the TI to make predictions.
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Side Length, Perimeter, and Area of a Rectangle
Learners calculate area, perimeter and length of rectangles. In this geometry lesson, students create different formulas for the problem they are being asked to solve. They use the navigator to move the shape around and make observations.
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Transformations: Reflections
Learners perform transformations on their graphs. For this algebra lesson, students identify the pre-image and image. They find and identify congruent shapes and isometry.
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Transformations and Rotations
Students define and identify transformation and rotation. In this geometry lesson, students define rotations as congruence or isometry. They find the coordinates of an image and pre-image.
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Glide Reflections
Perform reflections and transformations by having your high schoolers create glide reflections from translated shapes. They use the TiNavigator to explore transformations.