Linear, Quadratic and Cubic Function Explorer

Explore linear, quadratic and cubic functions, their graphs and their different algebraic representations.

Verlag: Texas Instruments UK

Herausgeber: Barrie Galpin

Autor: Nevil Hopley

Fach:  Mathematics

Schlagwörter: Linear, Quadratic, Powers and roots, Coordinate systems, Discriminant

Dissecting squares

A square is dissected to form three triangles and a quadrilateral. What fraction of the square is each part?

Verlag: Texas Instruments UK

Herausgeber: Barrie Galpin

Fach:  Mathematics

Schlagwörter: Fractions, Scattergraphs, Algebra, Geometry

Temperature Conversions

At what temperature does the number of degrees C equal the number of degrees F?

Verlag: Texas Instruments UK

Herausgeber: Barrie Galpin

Fach:  Mathematics, STEM, Physics

Schlagwörter: Positive/negative numbers, Temperature, Use of scales, Physics

Triangles

An introduction to the angle properties of triangles and their construction.

Verlag: Texas Instruments UK

Herausgeber: Barrie Galpin

Fach:  Mathematics

Schlagwörter: Angles, Triangle

Connecting Algebra, Geometry and Graphs

Move from words to symbols, to geometric representations, to plotted points and finally to graphs.

Verlag: Texas Instruments UK

Herausgeber: Barrie Galpin

Autor: Allan Duncan

Fach:  Mathematics

Schlagwörter: Linear, Quadratic, 2D shapes, Letters and symbols, Geometry, Algebra

The Warehouse Problem

Where to position a warehouse in order to minimise travelling distance to the three stores it serves?

Verlag: Texas Instruments UK

Herausgeber: Barrie Galpin

Autor: Ron Lancaster

Fach:  Mathematics

Schlagwörter: Modeling

Intersecting Tangents of a Parabola

Construct two tangents to a parabola and investigate the coordinates of their point of intersection.

Verlag: Texas Instruments UK

Herausgeber: Barrie Galpin

Fach:  Mathematics

Schlagwörter: Quadratic, Simultaneous equations, Reasoning, Coordinate Geometry, Tangent

How many solutions?

Use graphs and the nsolve(...) command to explore equations' solutions and discover properties of negative indices.

Verlag: Texas Instruments UK

Herausgeber: Barrie Galpin

Autor: Nevil Hopley

Fach:  Mathematics

Schlagwörter: Decimals, Exponential, Powers and roots, Calculator methods, Index, Mathematical thinking

Graphs in the next dimension

Use an introduction to 3D graphs to reinforce understanding of 2D graphs. (Operating System 3.x)

Verlag: Texas Instruments UK

Herausgeber: Barrie Galpin

Autor: Nevil Hopley

Fach:  Mathematics

Schlagwörter: Linear, Quadratic, Functions, 3D objects

Circle Angles

Seven activities in which students investigate angles in circles using basic geometric constructions.

Verlag: Texas Instruments UK

Herausgeber: Barrie Galpin

Fach:  Mathematics

Schlagwörter: Angles, Circle theorems, Geometry

Cone Volumes

Calculate and optimise the volume of a cone using a variety of measurements. (OS 3.x)

Verlag: Texas Instruments UK

Herausgeber: Barrie Galpin

Autor: Nevil Hopley

Fach:  Mathematics

Schlagwörter: Functions, 3D objects, Surface area, Pythagoras, Triangle, Cones, Trigonometry, Volume

Olympic Cycling

Four problem-solving activities on the theme of track cycling.

Verlag: Texas Instruments UK

Herausgeber: Barrie Galpin

Autor: Jonathan Powell

Fach:  Mathematics

Schlagwörter: Data, Tables, Sport, Geometry

STEM calculator guide

A guide to using the handheld to perform calculations typically done in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. (Revised for v3.2.)

Verlag: Texas Instruments UK

Herausgeber: Barrie Galpin

Fach:  Mathematics, STEM

Schlagwörter: STEM, Standard form, Notation

Centres of a Triangle

Construct some of the centres of a triangle and investigate relationships between them, discovering the Euler Line

Verlag: Texas Instruments UK

Herausgeber: Barrie Galpin

Fach:  Mathematics

Schlagwörter: Circles, Zeros, Geometry

Averages with dice

Simulate the throws of one or more dice, predict and tabulate outcomes. Plot the data and obtain averages and the range.

Verlag: Texas Instruments UK

Herausgeber: Barrie Galpin

Autor: Jay Timotheus

Fach:  Mathematics

Schlagwörter: Averages, Expected frequency, Randomness, Probability

Circle Theorems

Explore five circle theorems by moving lines and points around the TI-Nspire screen.

Verlag: Texas Instruments UK

Herausgeber: Barrie Galpin

Autor: Jay Timotheus

Fach:  Mathematics

Schlagwörter: Circle

Reflection

Experience reflection dynamically: relationships between the object, the image and the position and orientation of the mirror.

Verlag: Texas Instruments UK

Herausgeber: Barrie Galpin

Autor: Jay Timotheus

Fach:  Mathematics

Schlagwörter: Reflection, Geometry

Relative Frequency

Animation comparing absolute and relative frequencies for simulated dice throws and coin tosses

Verlag: Texas Instruments UK

Herausgeber: Barrie Galpin

Autor: Jay Timotheus

Fach:  Mathematics

Schlagwörter: Frequency, Probability

Power and Exponential Laws

Modelling situations where experimental data suggests there may be either power or exponential functions

Verlag: Texas Instruments UK

Herausgeber: Barrie Galpin

Fach:  Mathematics

Schlagwörter: Exponential, Powers and roots, Scattergraphs, Logarithms, Modeling

Straight-line Graphs

Introducing the connection between linear equations and straight-line graphs

Verlag: Texas Instruments UK

Herausgeber: Barrie Galpin

Autor: Jay Timotheus

Fach:  Mathematics

Schlagwörter: Linear, Patterns, Functions