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Graphing Exponentials
Bring your Algebra class to the computer lab! Using materials created by Texas Instruments, they explore exponentiasl and graphs. Be sure to download the correct materials (on the right side of the webpage) before having them walk...
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Forms of Quadratic Equations
Transformations of parabolas to fit a particular quadratic equation is taught through this lesson. In this transforming parabolas to fit a particular quadratic equation lesson, students describe the transformations of the parabola...
EngageNY
Completing the Square (part 2)
Give classes confidence in completing the square with a resource that develops the process of completing the square of more complex problems, including fractions and values greater than one. It then uses quadratic modeling for profit and...
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Completing the Square Algebraically
Using TI-Nspire, scholars rewrite quadratic expressions by completing the square. They change the equation into vertex form. By the end of this lesson, they should be able to change any quadratic equation into vertex form.
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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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Home Sales Records
Teach your class how to calculate monthly payments on a home mortgage. In this percent instructional activity, students calculate the monthly payment on a home mortgage, and compare different lengths of time and the interest rates for...
Texas Instruments
Logistic Growth, Differential Equations, Slope Fields
Investigate differential equations with your class. They use the TI-89 to explore differential equations analytically, graphically, and numerically as the examine the relationships between each of the three approaches.
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Exploring Quadratic Equations
By stretching and translating the parabola given and determining the effects on the equation, young scholars explore finding the vertex and zeros of a parabola and relate them to the equation. Students also view the intercept form to...
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Comparing Exponential and Power Functions
High schoolers compare and contrast exponential and power functions. In this precalculus lesson, students identify the value of x, using the graph as a visual. They compare functions with base of greater than one, to base of less than one.
Texas Instruments
Exploring Quadratics in Factored Form
Young mathematicians explore quadratics equations in this lesson. They investigate the relationship between the standard form and factored form of quadratic equations. Learners then examine the relationship between the factoring form of...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Factoring by Mack
Learners explore the concept of factoring trinomials. In this factoring trinomials lesson, students use the Mack Method to factor trinomials. Learners watch a video on how to factor a trinomial with a coefficient of 1 with the x...