Mathematics Vision Project
Module 9: Modeling Data
How many different ways can you model data? Scholars learn several in the final module in a series of nine. Learners model data with dot plots, box plots, histograms, and scatter plots. They also analyze the data based on the data...
CK-12 Foundation
Ellipses: The Ellipse
Learners explore ellipses by changing the lengths and orientation of the major and minor axis. Using the interactive, they determine the equation of the ellipse and its eccentricity. Given an equation the scholars identify the center,...
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Big Wheels Keep on Turning
Eleventh graders work in groups and investigate how force determines the speed and distance then they view the video, "Math Vantage #7: What's Your Angle?." They are given a real life problem to solve using speed, ramps, angle, incline...
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Worksheet 1.5: MT-141 Precalculus
In this precalculus worksheet, students use their graphing calculator to graph functions. They explore and explain the graph of each function. Students manipulate the calculator to find answers to six decimal places.
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Worksheet 2.4/2.5: MT-A141 PreCalculus
In this precalculus worksheet, students use their graphing calculator to graph the domain and range of given terms. They write parametric equations and identify the coordinates of the points on the relation given certain terms.
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Worksheet #2.6: MT-A141 PreCalculus
In this graphing worksheet, students predict how a graph of given functions will work. Next, they check their work using a graphing calculator. Students use algebra to complete the graph of a square and determine transformations.
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Worksheet #2.1 PreCalculus Functions
In this precalculus worksheet, students use their graphing calculator to solve equations by finding the graph of an equation and by defining the function. Afterward, they explain the two methods used in solving the problem.
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Symmetric Secant
Mathematicians use a symmetric secant line to prove the derivative at a point. In this trigonometry lesson plan, students create secant lines on the navigator to analyze the derivative. They move the lines around and make observations.
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Exploring Complex Roots
In exploring the concept of complex roots, students find the axis of symmetry and roots of parabolas. Then, they discuss what makes a solution complex and how to identify functions with complex roots.
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Graphing Linear Equations
Ninth graders develop an understanding of and the applications for linear equations and their graphical displays. They participate in a cooperative learning activity of matching a graphic display with an equation.
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Plotting Data Tables
Learners make a table and plot their data on a graph. In this algebra activity, students graph piecewise functions using the given equations along with the restricted domain. They calculate the rate of change.
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Garden Grid
Basically, your class reads about different garden plants from an included handout and seed packets that you provide, and then uses a grid to plan out where to place the plants. They can practice counting with the seeds, grouping,...
Texas Instruments
Math TODAY for TI-Navigator System - Is Leisure Time Really Shrinking?
High schoolers organize data from the USA TODAY Snapshot, "Is leisure time really shrinking?" into two scatter plots and determine the quadratic model for each scatter plot. They determine if these graphs intersect and learn the concept...
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Equal Parts
In this equal parts worksheet, students, working with a partner, study, formulate and calculate the answers to six word problems or drawings.
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Exploration of Trigonometry
Learners explore how changing an angle in a triangle changes the ratio of the sides. They also explore how changing the sides can make changes to an angle in a triangle. Finally, they determine how two different pairs of sides, in the...
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Classy Fractions
In this fractions worksheet, students find the total numbers of students in their class and ask each student 7 questions provided. Students make a tally chart to record the responses and calculate the fraction of the class that answered...
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Regressive Music
Student use the Ti calculator to graph sinusoidal graphs. For this calculus lesson, high schoolers use the CBL to collect and analyze data of sinusoidal graphs. They manipulate their collected data and make predictions.
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Between The Extremes
Pupils analyze graphs for specific properties. In this algebra lesson, students solve equations and graph using the TI calculator. They find the different changes that occur in each graph,including maximum and minimum.
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Statistics
High schoolers log their computer usage hours. They determine the mean, median, mode and standard deviation of the collected data. They make a frequency histogram of the grouped data, both on graph paper, and on the TI 83+ graphing...
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Round and Round and Round We Go!
Students investigate motion using a CBL. In this algebra lesson, students collect and graph data on a coordinate plane. They define and identify amplitude and period of conic graphs.
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Collecting And Fitting Quadratic Data
Students investigate the concept of using quadratic data to plot coordinates on a plane. They also apply the quadratic formula for a variety of problems with the help of a graphing calculator to draw the parabola for given coordinates.
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Linear Inequalities - Parallelogram Problem
Students use the Geometer's Sketchpad to illustrate possible answers to a parallelogram problem. As a class, they discuss the point-slope and linear equation forms. Individually, students solve their equations and check the results on...
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A Cylinder Workshop
Students work with given formulas to solve for specific variables. The calculation of the volume of a cylinder and the change in volume when there is a constant surface area is analyzed in this instructional activity.
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The Kangaroo Conundrum: A Study of a Quadratic Function
Students play a game and collect data for their graph. In this algebra lesson, students solve quadratic equations and identify properties of their graph. They describe the pattern created by the graph and the game.