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A Tale of Two Lines

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students graph systems of equation. In this calculus lesson, students graph their lines on a TI calculator. They identify the point of intersection and the type of solution.
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Taylor Polynomial Examples

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students graph Taylor polynomials. In this calculus lesson, students relate accuracy of a Taylor polynomial to the degree of the equation. They graph their polynomials using the TI calculator.
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Convergence of Taylor Series

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students analyze taylor series for convergence. In this calculus lesson, students analyze the graph of a taylor series as it relates to functions. They use the TI calculator to graph and observe the different series. 
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Simple Inequalities on a Number Line

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve inequalities problems. In this algebra lesson, students graph the solution of inequalities on a number line. They discuss boundaries and open or closed intervals.
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Multiplicity of Zeros of Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils identify the multiplicity of exponents as they graph polynomials. They write equations for a function given the zeros of the function and work backwards from solving equations.
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Building a Dream House

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore how to use basic geometry and calculation skills to design their dream house. They use calculation to design the home and estimate the price within a budget of $150,000.
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Mapping the Ocean Floor

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students construct and interpret a line graph of ocean floor depth and a bar graph comparing the height/depth of several well-known natural and man-made objects and places. In addition, they calculate the depth of two points using sonar...
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Exploring the Exponential Function

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners collect and analyze data regarding exponential functions of the form y = abx.  High schoolers explore the affects of changing parameters on the graph of the function. 
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The Perfect Principal

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Learners demonstrate their understanding of math skills. In this data analysis lesson plan, students complete a worksheet requiring them to calculate mean, median, and mode, and create and interpret graphs. Lesson is intended as an...
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Epsilon-Delta Window Challenge

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students graph functions and analyze them. For this calculus lesson, students define limit formally using Epsilon-Delta. They use the TI to graph the function and analyze it.
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Derivative Analysis

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students analyze the derivative of a graph. In this calculus lesson, students identify the different behavior of a graph. They label concavity of the graphs as increasing or decreasing.
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Riemann Sums

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Students calculate the area under a curve. In this calculus lesson, students use Riemann Sums to find the area under a curve. They apply the boundaries of intervals as they solve for each area.
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Multiple Representations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Every topic or subject has its own special jargon. Learners work on their math vocabulary as it relates to basic algebra terms. They define and identify function, functional notation, ordered pairs, rate of change, slope,...
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Characteristics of Exponential Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
What can an upper grader do with an exponential function? They can solve and graph it, identify its important characteristic, and differentiate graphs based on shifts in graph bases that are greater or less than one. This 45 minute...
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Exponential Functions f(x) = abx

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers define exponential functions and graph the equation. In this algebra lesson, students discuss exponential growth and decay as they graph their functions. They differentiate between the base of growth and decay.
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Functions and Inverses

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers solve problems identifying the functions and inverses. In this algebra lesson plan, students identify a one-to-one function, and perform the horizontal line test. They analyze data and graph their results on a graph.
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Exploring Power Functions 1

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners describe the end behavior of polynomial functions. Pupils relate the behavior of the graph to the exponent of the graph. They differentiate graphs with odd-exponent and graphs with even exponents.
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Global Statistics

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students determine statistics based on data.  In this statistics lesson plan, students use data and record in charts.  Students create graphs based on the statistics found.
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Approximation of Pi

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of Pi.  In this Pi lesson, students measure the circumference and diameter of a circle.  Students record the diameter and circumference measurements from their classmates.  Students enter the...
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Exploring Transformations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young scholars investigate functions and their transformations. They move absolute value functions around on the coordinate plane, and then define the transformation and plot the new graph. The table feature of the TI-calculator is used...
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Discriminant Testing

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The class works to identify solutions using the discriminant.They use part of the quadratic formula to find the number of solutions a quadratic equation will have. They calculate how-many times the quadratic function will cut the x-axis....
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How Many Solutions 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve systems of equations. For this algebra lesson, students graph lines and identify the point of intersection. They identify the function to see if it is a function.
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Approaching Limits

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
With the assistance of their Ti-84/Ti-83 Plus calculators, students develop a foundation for the limiting process as well as estimate limits from graphs and tables of values. They view how a function behaves as the input approaches a...
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Continuity and Differentiability 1

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils examine graphs for continuity and differentiability in this calculus lesson. They observe piecewise functions to see where continuity and differentiability come into play. Learners finish by graphing their equation on the TI...