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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...
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Solving a Pair of Linear Equations by Graphing
Teach your math lovers how to solve linear equations by graphing. Students 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
Students 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 lesson...
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Angles and Similarity
Students identify triangles as similar or congruent. In this geometry lesson plan, 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 instructional activity, 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, high schoolers learn how to draw midpoints in their quadrilaterals. In this geometry lesson, students solve problems using the properties of...
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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
Students calculate area, perimeter and length of rectangles. In this geometry instructional activity, students create different formulas for the problem they are being asked to solve. They use the navigator to move the shape around and...
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Transformations: Reflections
Students perform transformations on their graphs. In this algebra lesson plan, students identify the pre-image and image. They find and identify congruent shapes and isometry.
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Transformations and Rotations
High schoolers define and identify transformation and rotation. In this geometry lesson plan, 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 young scholars create glide reflections from translated shapes. They use the TiNavigator to explore transformations.
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Families of Functions
Learners use sliders to change the parameters of functions and examine how shifting parameters affects a graph. They identify the parameters of functions, find vertical and horizontal stretches, then calculate the scale factor and other...
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Parabolic Paths
Students investigate properties of parabolas. In this algebra lesson, students identify the different paths of a parabola. They use the navigator to make observations of the parabola.
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How Many Solutions 2
High schoolers solve systems of equations. In this algebra lesson, students graph lines and identify the point of intersection. They identify the function to see if it is a function.
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Systems of Linear Inequalities
The class solves systems of linear inequalities. They graph lines and identify the point of intersection.They graph lines and identify the boundary that represent the solution and solution set.
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Maximizing Your Efforts
Students graph systems of equation. In this algebra lesson, students find where the lines cross and identify the type of solution. They analyze a graph and write the equation of the line.
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Matrix Multiplication
Students solve matrices using multiplication. In this algebra lesson, students identify the properties needed to multiply matrices. They define the terms matrix and dimensions.
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Matrix Inverses
Students solve problems with matrices. In this algebra lesson, students find the inverse of a matrix. They calculate the determinant and solve for the identity.