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Oodles of Poodles
Students solve equations by graphing. In this algebra lesson, students differentiate between functions and relations. They use the TI to graph their equation and analyze the graph.
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How Many Solutions 2
Learners solve systems of equations. In this algebra activity, students graph lines and identify the point of intersection. They identify the function to see if it is a function.
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Exponential Transformations
Perform transformations on exponential functions! Teach your class how to perform dilation, compression, and translation. They graph exponential functions using the TI Calculator.
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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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The Quest for Roots of Higher Order Equations
Young mathematicians explore the concept of solutions to higher order equations as they find roots of polynomials of degree three or higher. They also use the zero function on the Ti-83 to locate zeros of polynomials on a graph.
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Extraneous Solutions
High schoolers find the roots of quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve radical equations and identify the positive and negative roots. They graph and analyze their functions.
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Introduction to Tangent Lines using the TI-Nspire
Students make mathematical argument using the concept of Limit. In this algebra instructional activity, student calculate the instantaneous rate of change from the linear graph. They use a TI-calculator to create a visual of the graphs.
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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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Polynomials: Factors, Roots and Zeroes
Students 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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Solving Logarithmic Equations
High schoolers solve logarithmic equations. They graph and plot logarithmic functions and use algebraic steps and the calculator to simplify and solve the equations.
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Dead Body Math
High schoolers solve the mystery of dead Mr. Potato Head using physics and algebra. They discuss Newton's Law of cooling as it applies to the mystery scenario involving a cooling baked potato as the "victim". They manipulate algebraic...
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Exponential vs. Power
Pupils differentiate between exponential and power functions. They identify the base, exponent and properties of exponential functions. They also graph the functions using the TI calculator.
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Comparing Linear and Exponential Data
Learners graph linear and exponential equations. In this algebra lesson, students differentiate between linear and exponential equations. They relate it to the real world.
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Walk the Line
Learners create constant speed versus motion graphs. They will perform linear regressions on their data to describe the graphs mathematically.
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Exploration Sequence of Bounces
New skills are developed as young scholars use graphing calculators and ranger technology to capture and graph the sequence of bounces a ball makes when dropped. After recording the height of four or more bounces, they use the collected...
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Buying Your First New Car!
Learners explore exponential growth and decay using M&M’s in this Algebra II/Pre-calculus lesson plan. They investigate the cost of a new car by calculating depreciation and payments.
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Chill Out: How Hot Objects Cool
Teach how to explore exponential equations. In this Algebra II lesson, students investigate the graph that occurs as a hot liquid cools. Students model the data algebraically.
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Exploring Real Numbers
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders classify numbers as rational, irrational, integral and whole. They solve the equations and graph i ton a number line. There are 26 questions with an answer key.
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The Slope of a Line
In this slope worksheet, students examine graph and determine the slope of a line. They determine coordinates of a point to make a true statement. Students identify the dependent variable and the independent...
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A Tale of Two Lines
Students graph systems of equation. In this calculus lesson, students graph their lines on a TI calculator. They identify the point of intersection and the type of solution.
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Exploring Vertical Asymptotes
Scholars identify the domain of a rational function in this precalculus lesson. They identify the removable discontinuity and label what will make the denominator zero. Learners also describe properties of the graph as it relates to the...
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The Apple Orchard Problem
Students explore various approaches to solving a problem of maximizing the total production of apples in an orchard. In this apple orchard lesson, students collect data in order to solve the apple orchard problem presented. Students plot...
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Horizontal and Vertical Lines
Students solve equations and graph-their solutions. In this algebra lesson, students, identify the type of line using the slope of the equation. They graph and observe their lines.
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Rhinos and M&M's
Young scholars analyze patterns of exponential models by collecting data in paper folding and M&M investigations. They use graphing calculators to create scatter plots that lead to equations for the exponential models. They then...