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Functions & Algebra

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners examine linear equations. In this functions and algebra activity, students write equations in the slope-intercept form. They enter data in a graphing calculator, examine tables, and write linear equations to match the data.
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Introduction to Tangent Lines using the TI-Nspire

For Teachers 9th - 11th
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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Getting Triggy With It

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The concept of sine and cosine is explored in this instructional activity where students graph sine and cosine graphs using a transformation application on the graphing calculator.  Students change the coefficients for the...
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Linear Relationships - Standard Form

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use a graphing calculator to examine the association between the data points and equation of a linear relationship. They write equations in standard form and then graph the equations using the slop-intercept form. Answer Key...
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Exploring the Orthocenter of a Triangle

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young mathematicians explore the concept of triangles as they construct altitudes of triangles to find the orthocenter. Learners construct their triangles using Cabri Jr. on their graphing calculators and find that the altitudes of a...
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The Slope of a Line

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners define the slope of a line as rate of change. They investigate positive, negative, zero, or undefined slope using a graphing calculator. They determine the slope of a line when given the equation of the line.
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Linear Relationship

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use a graphing calculator to examine the association between the data points and equation of a linear relationship. They write equations in slope- intercept form. Answer key included.
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Who Let the Dogs Out?

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine the concepts of area and perimeter and how they relate to a rectangle. They find the largest possible area that can be enclosed by a fixed perimeter and complete a worksheet as well as create a table of all the possible...
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Perpendicular Bisector Theorem

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers construct perpendicular bisectors using Cabri Jr. on their graphing calculator. They then construct conditional statements about perpendicular bisectors along with their converse, inverse, and contrapositive.
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Midsegments of Quadrilaterals

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers explore the concept of quadrilaterals as they find the midsegments of quadrilaterals using Cabri Jr. on a graphing calculator. They find midpoints, slopes, angles, and distances of lines and angles.
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Linear and Exponential Models

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students linearize data to determine if an exponential model is suitable. In this linearizing data to determine if an exponential model is suitable instructional activity, students graph the residuals of sets of data that appear to have...
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3.14159265

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners discover the value of Pi.  In this value of Pi lesson plan, students measure the circumference and diameter of various circles on their graphing calculator.  Learners find the ratio of the circumference to the diameter...
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Angle Relationships

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore the angle relationships that exist when two lines intersect. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders estimate the measure of given angles and use their graphing calculator tools. Students use this knowledge to find...
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Calculator Curiosities: Order of Operations, Domain, And Inverse Functions

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
For this math worksheet, young scholars investigate the concepts of order of operations, domains, and inverse functions while using a calculator.
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Finding Patterns and Graphing Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners investigate patters for area and perimeter. In this Algebra I/Geometry lesson, students explore two different patterns as they write a formula for the nth term of each pattern. Learners graph their results and determine if the...
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Coordinate Graphs, Translations and Reflections

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars perform translations and reflections. For this algebra lesson, students use the TI calculator to graph functions. They move the functions around on the coordinate plane using translation and reflection.
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Lines of Best Fit

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners determine if there is an associationm in a scatter plot of data. They analyze data through predictios, comparisons, and applications. Students calculate the line of best fit using a graphing calculator. They display data in...
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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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Graphing Absolute value Inequalities

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the concept of inequalities and practice graphing them at various degrees of difficulty. They review the basic rules with the teacher at the level of theory which may make it harder for them to understand...
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Graphing Linear Functions

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students practice solving systems of linear equations using the substitution and elimination methods. They determine if the system has one, infinite or no solution. Students also graph the linear equations.
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Inside Mathematics

Quadratic (2009)

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Functions require an input in order to get an output, which explains why the answer always has at least two parts. After only three multi-part questions, the teacher can analyze pupils' strengths and weaknesses when it comes to...
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Another Way of Factoring

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Focusing on this algebra lesson, learners relate quadratic equations in factored form to their solutions and their graph from a number of different aspects. In some problems, one starts with the original equation and finds the...
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Shaquille O'Neal Hand/Foot Span: Student Worksheet

For Students 4th - 6th
Here's a clever math worksheet that has learners measure their hand span, foot length, come up with a ration, then use that information to figure out the hand span, and foot length of basketball giant Shaquille O'Neal. A good activity!
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Inquiry Unit: Modeling Maximums and Minimums

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young mathematicians explore the maximun area for patio with the added complexity of finding the mimimum cost for construction. First, they maximize the area of a yard given a limited amount of fence and  plot width v. area on a...