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Trace of Shadow	Conic Sections (PreCalculus)	Java Applet	Activity		[0]
When the sun moves around in the sky, the shadow cast by a vertical stick moves on the ground. The tip of the shadow traces some kind of curve. The curve depends on the observation point, and it also ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Exploring Conic Sections with ...	Conic Sections (PreCalculus)	Sketchpad	Activity	$	[0]
Students will explore the richness of conic sections by building their own physical models and then constructing more flexible models with Sketchpad. Students retain a solid connection with th... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Conic Graphing App Activity	Conic Sections (PreCalculus)	TI-83/TI-84	Activity		[1]
Step-by-step directions on how to use the Conic Graphing App to help students learn about circles, ellipses, hyperbolas, and parabolas, and solve for the conic's characteristics. Equations are present... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Conic Sections and Special Poi...	Conic Sections (PreCalculus)	Flash	Support Material		[0]
This mini-lesson explains how to identify the type of conic section an equation represent, as well as how to identify its special points and graph it. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Parametric Representations of ...	Conic Sections (PreCalculus)	TI Calculator	Support Material		[0]
This brief monograph is a learning/teaching tool to graph parabolas, ellipses, and hyperbolas using parametric equations. The corresponding trigonometric conversions and explanations are included. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Geo-Calc	Conic Sections (PreCalculus)	Computer	Tool		[0]
Macintosh shareware for calculating the area, perimeter, sides, angles, and other measures of two- and three-dimensional shapes such as ellipses, rectangles, triangles, trapeziums, parallelograms, pol... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Geometry Expressions	Conic Sections (PreCalculus)	Computer	Tool	$	[0]
Geometry Expressions is an interactive symbolic geometry system. This means: Geometric figures can be defined by either symbolic constraints or numeric locations. Measurements on your drawing are n... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Graphing Calculator (formerly ...	Conic Sections (PreCalculus)	Computer	Tool	$	[1]
A very powerful graphing program that is also especially easy to use. You can graph functions in two or more dimensions using different kinds of coordinates. You can make animations and save as movies... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Math911	Conic Sections (PreCalculus)	Computer	Tool	$	[4]
Tutorial fee-based software for PCs that must be downloaded to the user's computer. It covers topics from pre-algebra through pre-calculus, including trigonometry and some statistics. The software pos... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Equation of a Parabola	Conic Sections (PreCalculus)	Flash	Tool		[0]
A parabola is the set of points that are equally distant from the focus point and the directrix. This Tab Tutor program will help you learn about the equation of a parabola and how to use it to derive... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Laboratory	Conic Sections (PreCalculus)	Java Applet	Tool		[0]
When the sun moves around in the sky, the shadow cast by a vertical stick moves on the ground. The tip of the shadow traces some kind of curve. The curve depends on the observation point, and it also ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
The Focus-directrix Definition	Conic Sections (PreCalculus)	Java Applet	Tool		[0]
The CabriJava applet shows a conic with focus F, directrix L passing through a point P. The choice of P determines the eccentricity - as the ratio \|PQ\|/\|PF\|. You can move F and P to see what shapes ar... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Conic Graphing App	Conic Sections (PreCalculus)	TI-83/TI-84	Tool		[0]
This App will present equations in function, parametric, or polar form and provides a simple way to graph the four conic shapes: circle, ellipse, hyperbola, and parabola. The required parameters can b... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Cramer's Rule (3x3)	Cramer's Rule (PreCalculus)	Flash	Tool		[1]
For systems of three linear equations in three variables, this Formula Solver program walk you through the steps for finding the solution using Cramer's Rule (also known as the Third Order Determinant... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Matrix Calculator & Linear Sys...	Cramer's Rule (PreCalculus)	JavaScript	Tool		[0]
Calculate any expression involving up to eight matrices such as 2AB+3inv(2C+3D). Find determinants, inverses, reduced row echelon form of augmented matrices. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
I See Graphs	Factorial Notation (PreCalculus)	Computer Algebra System	Tool		[0]
This software to download was designed by a teacher to help teachers teach algebra I, algebra II, trigonometry, probability and statistics, and 3D graphing. It approaches these topics from a uniqu... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Factorials	Factorial Notation (PreCalculus)	Flash	Tool		[3]
Flash-based introduction to calculating factorials. College Cram charges access fees by the month or by the semester for most resources. To get a preview of their tools, see their free math module... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Math Forum Teacher Packet: TI-...	Functions (PreCalculus)	TI-Nspire	Lesson Plan		[0]
This packet contains a copy of the original problem used to create the activity, rationale and explanation behind the �Change the Representation� focal activity, and some thoughts on why this activity... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Operations on Functions	Functions (PreCalculus)	Computer	Support Material		[0]
Standard operations you can perform on functions. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Trigonometric Functions	Functions (PreCalculus)	Computer	Support Material		[0]
Introduction to the trigonometric functions. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Composite Functions (Algebra I...	Functions (PreCalculus)	Flash	Support Material		[0]
This mini-lesson explains how functions can be combined to give a composite function. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Mandelbrot Set Dialogue	Functions (PreCalculus)	Java Applet	Support Material		[1]
Shows how the set of all Julia Sets are used to create the classic Mandelbrot fractal. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Prisoners and Escapees - Julia...	Functions (PreCalculus)	Java Applet	Support Material		[1]
Defines the notion of prisoners and escapees as they pertain to iterative functions. A prisoner ultimately changes to a constant while escapees iterate to infinity. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Grapher	Functions (PreCalculus)	Android	Tool		[1]
Draw standard, parametric, or polar form with this 2D grapher, which supports trigonometric, logarithmic, wave, and dozens of other mathematical functions. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Graphing Calculator (formerly ...	Functions (PreCalculus)	Computer	Tool	$	[1]
A very powerful graphing program that is also especially easy to use. You can graph functions in two or more dimensions using different kinds of coordinates. You can make animations and save as movies... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
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