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Vertex and Factored Form of Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students graph quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve quadratic equations by factoring. They identify the end behavior of the graph.
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Fair Games

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in several chance activities and examine a few games for fairness. They become game designers who are asked to design a fair game for a toy company. Students must describe the rules for play and examine...
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Mathematics and the Art of M.C. Escher

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners discover the connection between Escher's art and mathematics. They give various presentations based on their study.
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Drawing a Triangle with Cabri Junior

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners draw triangles on their graphing calculators using the Cabri Junior application. In this graphing calculator lesson, students follow step by step directions to create triangles on their calculator. They identify the type of...
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Are Taxes "Normal?"

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the concept of normal distribution. In this normal distribution activity, students find the normal distribution of taxes in the 50 US states. Students make histograms, frequency tables, and find the mean and median of...
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Rose Curve

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Arcsine will be better understood and applied through prediction the number of petals on a rose curve using polar equations. Students relate rose curve to siusoidal functions using the Ti navigator.
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Solving Percents Problems

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students solve problems dealing with percents. For this algebra lesson, students convert between decimals and percents using factoring. They solve one step problems involving percents.
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What's Your Story

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students rewrite word problems using equations. In this algebra lesson, students relate the concept of equations and symbols to the real world. They graph their solutions on a graph and analyze it.
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Systems of Equations

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve problems using systems of equations. In this algebra lesson, students find the point of intersection of two lines. They use the TI Calculator to graph and see the point of intersection.
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Factoring

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High Schoolers engage in a study of quadratic functions and focus upon the finding of equivalence and its connection between functions. They also practice factoring using the FOIL method while manipulating the equation. The lesson also...
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Little Red Corvette

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars investigate the acceleration of a car.  For this acceleration of a car lesson, students make a scatter plot of corvette acceleration data.  Young scholars find a model to fit the data by taking the integral of...
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Got Complements? with Cabri Jr.

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners use the axes and measure angle tool to explore and calculate complementary angles with Cabri Jr. They also identify what happens to the calculation as they drag the endpoint into a different quadrant. Finally, they label each...
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Connecting Translations, Reflections, and Rotations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners differentiate between translation, reflection and rotation. They explore the 3 types of transformation using Cabri Jr. and build on previous knowledge in this lesson.
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MVT for Integrals

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students identify the meaning of the Mean Value Theorem. In this calculus lesson, students solve problems using the definite integral. They calculate the average value of a function.
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Applied Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students apply the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. In this calculus lesson, students identify the graphical connections between functions and accumulation functions. They use a TI to represent the functions.
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Variables on Both Sides

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners solve equations with variables on both sides of the equations. In this algebra lesson, students use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to solve problems. They combine like terms and identify the unknown.
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Visualiziing Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students use visuals and words to solve equations. In this algebra lesson, students observe the necessary steps needed to add, subtract,multiply and divide to solve an equation. They graph their solution using the TI calculator.
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Graphing Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students graph linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students perform transformation on linear equations. They identify the slope and y-intercept of each line.
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Multiplying Inequalities by Negative

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Pupils multiply inequalities by negative. In this algebra lesson, students solve inequalities and graph their solutions on a number line. They pay close attention to the negative consequence, which causes the sign to flip.
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Transformations of a Quadratic Function

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students graph quadratic functions. In this algebra lesson, students perform transformation on the TI calculator as they create a visual. They identify the vertex and intercepts of the parabola.
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Creating Perpendicular Bisectors

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Pupils create perpendicular bisectors. In this geometry lesson plan,students use a straight edge and protractor to create a perpendicular bisector. They graph line on the TI and analyze it.
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Angle-Side Relationships

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students investigate triangles and their angle-side relationship. In this geometry lesson, students identify the property of the triangles and use it to solve the problem correctly. They use the TI to graph their triangles.
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Transformers

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students use transformation to move the graph around. In this geometry lesson plan, students observe transformation of symmetry groups. They use the TI to move the sides of the polygons around and make predictions.
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Transformations and Translation of Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students translate functions horizontally and vertically. In this algebra lesson, students identify the parts of the formula that allows the graph to move left, right, up and down. They perform a transformation on the coordinate plane.