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Multiplicity of Zeros of Functions
Pupils identify the multiplicity of exponents as they graph polynomials. They write equations for a function given the zeros of the function and work backwards from solving equations.
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Graphic Designing with Transformed Functions
Teach your class how to transform a graph! By identifying the domain and range of the functions, high schoolers can observe the parabola and find the vertex of the transformed graph.
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Discriminant Testing
The class works to identify solutions using the discriminant.They use part of the quadratic formula to find the number of solutions a quadratic equation will have. They calculate how-many times the quadratic function will cut the x-axis....
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Exploring Power Functions 1
Learners describe the end behavior of polynomial functions. Pupils relate the behavior of the graph to the exponent of the graph. They differentiate graphs with odd-exponent and graphs with even exponents.
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Logarithmic Transformations
Using the TI calculator to visualize and make predictions, students perform transformation vertically and horizontally on logarithmic graphs in order to solve problems.
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Solving Exponential Equations
Solving exponential and logarithmic equations is taught in this interactive lesson plan. Young scholars use properties of logarithm and exponents solve functions. They estimate the solution and use the Ti to find the exact solution.
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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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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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Extraneous Solutions
Students find the roots of quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson plan, students solve radical equations and identify the positive and negative roots. They graph and analyze their functions.
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Polynomials: Factors, Roots and Zeroes
Learners factor polynomial equations. In this algebra lesson, students identify the zeros of the equations. They use algebra to rewrite word problems using symbols.
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Watch Your P' and Q's
Pupils solve polynomial functions by graphing. They factor rational expressions to find the roots of the equation and apply the rational zero theorem to find the zeros of a polynomial.
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Graph Logarithms
Mathematicians graph logarithmic equations. Teach your young scholars how to identify the intercepts of logarithmic equations and tell whether the function is increasing or decreasing. They find the domain and range of each function.
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How Many Solutions to the System?
Solve systems of equation using graphing! In this algebra lesson, students use the TI to graph two lines and identify the number of solutions. They perform interactive graphing on the navigator.
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Zeros of a Quadratic Function
Factor quadratic equations by teaching your students how to identify the zeros of the quadratic function. They use the TI to see where the graph will intercept the coordinate plane.
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Seeing is Believing: Derivatives
Learn to solve functions by taking the derivatives. In this calculus lesson, students compare the graph of a derivative to that of the original function.
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Charging Up, Charging Down
Learners collect and analyze voltage data. Then, they investigate exponential functions using the TI and a Voltage Probe and graph their data and analyze it using a table.
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Graphing Quadratic Functions
Pupils explore quadratic functions in this algebra lesson. They investigate transformation of quadratic functions using the TI calculator. They use the vertex form for this lesson.
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Standard Form of Equations
Learners complete the square and identify different parts of a quadratic equation. In this algebra lesson, pupils graph conics using the TI calculator. They rewrite equations by completing the square.
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Asymptotes and Zeros
Learn how to explore rational functions and investigate the graphs rational functions and identify its singularities and asymptotes. Students approximate the solutions to rational equations and inequalities by graphing.
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Flipping Coins: Density as a Characteristic Property
Young scholars explore linear functions in a crime solving context. They collect and analyze data using linear equations, then interpret the slope and intercepts from a linear model.
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Explore Graphs and Factors
Pupils graph the factors of a quadratic as linear equations and graph the parabolic equation in factored form. Also, they investigate the relationship between the x-intercepts of the lines and the zeros of the parabola.
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TI-Nspire Activity: What Does Your Representation Tell You?
By learning to select the best representation for three meal plans, students compare three meal plans to determine the best choice. Data for the meal plans is sorted on a table, as an algebraic equation, and graphed on a coordinate grid....
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Show Me the Money
Pupils investigate financial applications of mathematics in this mathematics instructional activity. They will investigate equations that represent a company’s income, expense, and profit functions and use those equations to identify...