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Finding Linear Models Part III
Explore linear functions! In this Algebra I instructional activity, mathematicians graph data in a scatter plot and use a graphing calculator to find a linear regression and/or a median-median line. They use the model to make predictions.
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Zeros of a Cubic
Mathematicians explore cubic functions by learning how to investigate the relationship between the x-coordinates of the three zeros of a cubic function. The instructional activity also contains an application of differentiation.
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Hybrid Vehicles: Cut Pollution and Save Money
Math and science meet in this lesson on hybrid electric automobiles. This 24-page resource provides everything you need for teaching a lesson that compares the use of internal combustion engines to hybrid electric engines. Participants...
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Key Features of Graphs
The key is ... After a day of instruction on key features of graphs, groups create a poster and presentation on the key features of their given function graph. The resource provides an extension activity of "telephone" using...
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Slope, Vectors, and Wind Pressure
A hands-on lesson using the TI-CBR Motion Detector to provide information to graph and analyze. The class uses this information to calculate the slope of motion graphs and differentiate scalar and vector quantities. There is a real-world...
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Profit of a Company
Your business executives choose which of three equivalent forms of a quadratic equation is the most useful for finding various pieces of information in this task centered on a company's profits.
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Application of Linear Systems
Let the learners take the driving wheel! The class solves systems of linear equations and applies the concepts of systems to solve a real-world situation about parking cars and buses. They then use calculators to create a visual of their...
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Modeling with Polynomials—An Introduction (part 1)
Maximizing resources is essential to productivity. Class members complete an activity to show how math can help in the process. Using a piece of construction paper, learners construct a box with the maximum volume. Ultimately, they...
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Correlation and Line of Best Fit
Computers are useful for more than just surfing the Internet. Pupils first investigate scatter plots and estimate correlation coefficients. Next, they use Microsoft Excel to create scatter plots and determine correlation...
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Function or Not a Function
Graphing linear equations on the TI is easy! Through examination of graphs and identification if it is a function or not, this lesson can relate to the real world.
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Application of Function Composition
Young mathematicians solve composition of functions. They add, subtract, multiply and divide functions and then identify the domain and range of each function. An embedded animation shows three different applications of function...
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Investigation the Derivatives of Some Common Functions
Students investigate the derivative of a function. In this calculus lesson, students explore the derivatives of sine, cosine, natural log, and natural exponential functions. The lesson promotes the idea of the derivative as a...
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Continuity and Differentiability 1
Pupils examine graphs for continuity and differentiability in this calculus instructional activity. They observe piecewise functions to see where continuity and differentiability come into play. Learners finish by graphing their equation...
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Transformations of Functions 2
Solving problems on the TI graphing calculator can be quite easy. Students observe the properties of transformation of functions and create a formula for the transformation.
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Comparing Linear and Exponential Functions
Teach your class how to differentiate between linear and exponential functions. They use exponential properties to solve problems, graph them using the TI-Navigator, and make comparisons.
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Graphic Designing with Transformed Functions
Teach your class how to transform a graph! By identifying the domain and range of the functions, students can observe the parabola and find the vertex of the transformed graph.
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Tight Rope
Learn how to explore the concept of linear functions. In this linear functions lesson, students collect linear data from a motion detector. Students walk to create a linear function. Students plot the points on a graph...
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Conics in Geometry
High schoolers analyze characteristics and properties of two and three-dimensional shapes in this geometry instructional activity. They follow detailed directions to use the Cabri Geometry II Application on their TI-89 calculator to...
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Measuring Angles in a Quadrilateral
High schoolers explore quadrilaterals in this geometry instructional activity. They will draw a quadrilateral, measure the angles, and find the sum of the measures of the interior angles using Cabri Jr. The interactive capabilities of...
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Special Segments in Triangles
Students identify important properties of triangles. For this geometry lesson, students differentiate between medians, bisectors and altitudes in a triangle. They identify the properties of these important segments.
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Opposite Angles in a Cyclic Quadrilateral
Learners investigate cyclic quadrilaterals in this geometry lesson. They use Cabri Jr to explore the sum of the measures of opposite angles in a cyclic quadrilateral. The dynamic nature of Cabri allows high schoolers to form and verify...
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Sharks in Decline
Students investigate common fishing methods used to capture sharks. They decide why these methods and the shark's reproductive biology are contributing to the quick reduction in the shark population.
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Function Machines
Sixth graders complete a function table and determine a rule for the use of one. They graph different functons from the tables. The analogy of a machine is used as an example for teaching students about functions.
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Linear Functions
Fifth graders investigate the concept of a function in relationship to how it is used. The concept is essential for the future study of Algebra. They apply the use of patterns with its relationship to functions.