Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Analyzing the Effects of Changes in "A" on the Graph Y=ax^2 + C
Given verbal, graphical, or symbolic descriptions of the graph of y = ax^2 + c, the student will investigate, describe, and predict the effects on the graph when "a" is changed.
Mathigon
Mathigon: Graphs and Networks: Parties and Dating
This lesson uses handshakes at a party to explain complete graphs, when every vertex is connected to every other vertex. It shows how a formula was created to calculate the number of edges.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Building Boxes [Pdf]
By determining the dimensions necessary for building a box with the greatest volume, young scholars will explore the world of polynomial and rational expressions. Graphing calculators can be used for this activity.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Solving Systems Using Addition or Subtraction
Three examples are used to demonstrate solving a system of linear equations algebraically using addition and subtraction. The examples cover different situations that occur with the coefficients of the variable terms. Includes several...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Identifying Types of Correlation From a Graph and Calculator
Students will identify different types of correlations graphically and by using the linear regression analysis obtained from a TI-84 Plus calculator. Students will also obtain and know the significance of a correlation coefficient as a...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities
When given a table, equation or verbal description, students will solve one- and two-variable equations and inequalities using algebraic steps or graphing methods.
Richland Community College
Richmond Community College: Graphing Utilities
This site from the Richmond Community College is a great site to learn about graphs and graphing utilities. The information is not too indepth, but it is very informative, and a good over-all site.
Other
Ostermiller.org: Between Curves Tools
This site provides instructions for programs you can put into a graphing calculator to find the area between curves.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Graphically Represent the Inverse of a Function
Investigates how to graph the inverse of a function. There is also an explanation that involves the use of a graphing calculator.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Graphical Function Explorer (Gfe)
This resource provides a free function grapher. Enter up to 3 equations and plot them. Similar to a graphing calculator.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Systems of Linear Inequalities
Solving a system of linear inequalities is shown to be as easy as solving a system of linear equations! An example is explained before students are given several problems to complete on their own. Complete explanations of these are...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: My Peanut Butter Is Better Than Yours!
The students will engage in the process of statistical data comparing data using tables and scatterplots. The students will compare data using measures of center (mean and median) and measures of spread (range). This lesson can be done...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Multiply and Divide Complex Numbers
This tutorial shows students how to multiply and divide complex numbers and includes the topic of conjugates. Includes link to a graphing calculator tutorial.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Solving Polynomials: How To
Demonstrates the steps involved in solving a general polynomial, including how to use the Rational Roots Test and synthetic division. Points out when using a graphing calculator can be very helpful.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Instantaneous Velocity
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students explore instantaneous velocity and how to calculate it. They also learn how interpret and create position vs time graphs.
Other
Quick Math: Quadratic Equations
Complete step-by-step investigation of quadratic functions, allowing the user to input the function. Each step, from solving f(x) = 0 to graphing and finding extreme points, is covered in depth, via links for each step (requires...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Solving Linear Systems Using Matrices and Technology
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers using a graphing calculator and matrices to solve a system of equations.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Jump!!! An Exploration Into Parametric Equations
Students will use vectors and parametric equations to determine the velocity that they should jump out of the window of a burning building in order to land safely into the rescue net. They will work in small groups and utilize graphing...
Teachnology
Teachnology: Math Lesson Plans
Great lesson plans covering a wide-range of math-related subjects.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Polar Form of a Complex Number
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Here you will learn how to convert complex numbers from rectangular form to polar form. You will also explore the graphs of complex numbers on a polar graph.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Focus on Economic Data: The Inflation Rate
Explore the inflation rate from 2013 through this informative case study. Trace the consumer trends through the graphs and charts on the site.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Falling Water
Students drop water from different heights to demonstrate the conversion of water's potential energy to kinetic energy. They see how varying the height from which water is dropped affects the splash size. They follow good experiment...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Lesson Summary: Fiscal Policy
In this lesson summary review and remind yourself of the key terms, calculations, and graphs related to fiscal policy. Topics include how taxes and spending can be used to close an output gap, how to model the effect of a change in taxes...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Stack It Up!
Students analyze and begin to design a pyramid. Working in engineering teams, they perform calculations to determine the area of the pyramid base, stone block volumes, and the number of blocks required for their pyramid base. They make a...