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Texas Instruments: The Standard Form of a Quadratic Equation
In this activity, students explore the standard form of a quadratic equation, y = ax 2 + bx + c. They explore how the x-intercepts (zeros), y-intercept, and vertex are related to the graph of the standard form of a quadratic function.
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Texas Instruments: What Goes Up Must Come Down
In this activity, students use the calculator to solve quadratic equations. They use the quadratic formula to determine the vertex and the x-intercepts of the graph of a quadratic function.
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Texas Instruments: Student Generated Cubic Functions
While using the TI-Navigator, students will attempt to create a cubic regression equation given three, two, and one x-intercept.
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Texas Instruments: Factored Polynomials
The students will identify x-intercepts of polynomials and then write their own equations for polynomials.
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Texas Instruments: That's a Stretch Ti 83
Students determine the relationship between the stretch of a spring and the number of weights in a cup suspended from the spring. They find the Y-value of a function if the X-value is provided. They use technology to plot a set of...