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Intercepts of Lines and their ...	Line (Geometry)	Sketchpad	Activity		[0]
A guided exploration, using Geometer's Sketchpad, of lines on the coordinate plane, and the relation of intercepts to linear equations. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Standard Equation of a Line	Line (Geometry)	Sketchpad	Activity		[0]
A guided exploration, using Geometer's Sketchpad, of the standard form of a linear equation. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Line in Slope-Intercept Form	Linear Equations (Algebra)	Sketchpad	Tool		[0]
This sketch allows the manipulation of a line in slope-intercept form. On the first page, the coefficients m and b are restricted to multiples of 0.5. On the second page, they are unrestricted and can... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Mystery Sums 1	Linear Systems (Algebra)	Sketchpad	Tool		[1]
Students use logic and early algebra reasoning skills to find the secret numerical values of four letters. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Exploring Algebra 1 with The G...	Linear relationships (Math 7)	Sketchpad	Activity	$	[1]
This collection of 56 activities compiled specifically for Algebra 1�including updated activities from Exploring Algebra with The Geometer's Sketchpad and many new ones�covers topics such as: <... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Slopes and Derivatives	Local linearity (Calculus)	Sketchpad	Activity		[0]
This activity demonstrates one of the many ways Sketchpad can be used in a calculus or math analysis class. Students manipulate a tangent line to a curve to investigate what it means for a curve to ha... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Box Volume	Local min / max (Algebra II)	Sketchpad	Tool		[0]
Make an open-top box from a sheet of paper by cutting squares out of the corners. See how the volume of the box changes as the sides of the squares change. The link to the tool itself downloads the ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Proof as Discovery: Kite Midpo...	Logic and proof (Geometry)	Sketchpad	Activity		[0]
Students investigate and prove a property of kites, and use the proof to make a discovery about other quadrilaterals. The link to the activity itself is to a zip file that contains both the activi... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Proof as Explanation: Distance...	Logic and proof (Geometry)	Sketchpad	Activity		[0]
Students explore the sum of certain distances in an equilateral triangle, and develop a proof to explain their observations. The link to the activity itself is to a zip file that contains both the... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Proof as Systematization: Tria...	Logic and proof (Geometry)	Sketchpad	Activity		[1]
Students use Sketchpad to develop a proof for a result that was discovered and used (without proof) in an earlier activity. The link to the activity itself is to a zip file that contains both the a... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Proof as Verification: Areas	Logic and proof (Geometry)	Sketchpad	Activity		[0]
Students form a conjecture about the ratio of two areas in a quadrilateral, and use Sketchpad to search for a proof. In the process they verify or disprove their results for two different kinds of ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Proof as Discovery: Kite Midpo...	Logic and proof (Geometry)	Sketchpad	Tool		[0]
Students investigate and prove a property of kites, and use the proof to make a discovery about other quadrilaterals. The link to the tool itself is to a zip file that contains both the sketch and... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Proof as Explanation: Distance...	Logic and proof (Geometry)	Sketchpad	Tool		[0]
Students explore the sum of certain distances in an equilateral triangle, and develop a proof to explain their observations. The link to the tool itself is to a zip file that contains both the ske... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Proof as Systematization: Tria...	Logic and proof (Geometry)	Sketchpad	Tool		[0]
Students use Sketchpad to develop a proof for a result that was discovered and used (without proof) in an earlier activity. The link to the tool itself is to a zip file that contains both the sketc... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Proof as Verification: Areas	Logic and proof (Geometry)	Sketchpad	Tool		[0]
Students form a conjecture about the ratio of two areas in a quadrilateral, and use Sketchpad to search for a proof. In the process they verify or disprove their results for two different kinds of ... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Graphing f '(x): Increasing, D...	Meaning of the sign of f' (Calculus)	Sketchpad	Activity		[0]
This activity is designed to follow the activities From Secant Lines to Tangent Lines and Slopes and Derivatives [referenced below], but it can easily stand on its own. Using a dynamic t... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Slopes and Derivatives	Meaning of the sign of f' (Calculus)	Sketchpad	Activity		[0]
This activity demonstrates one of the many ways Sketchpad can be used in a calculus or math analysis class. Students manipulate a tangent line to a curve to investigate what it means for a curve to ha... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Curved Path	Measurement (Math 4)	Sketchpad	Tool		[0]
The mathematical ideas developed in this activity consist in the iteration of linear units to measure a curved path. The process of constructing a path of a given length can be difficult, even for mid... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Curved Path	Measurement (Math 5)	Sketchpad	Tool		[0]
The mathematical ideas developed in this activity consist in the iteration of linear units to measure a curved path. The process of constructing a path of a given length can be difficult, even for mid... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Curved Path	Measurement (Math 6)	Sketchpad	Tool		[0]
The mathematical ideas developed in this activity consist in the iteration of linear units to measure a curved path. The process of constructing a path of a given length can be difficult, even for mid... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Curved Path	Measurement (Math 7)	Sketchpad	Tool		[0]
The mathematical ideas developed in this activity consist in the iteration of linear units to measure a curved path. The process of constructing a path of a given length can be difficult, even for mid... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Annie's Sketchpad activities	Modeling and applications (Geometry)	Sketchpad	Lesson Plan		[0]
Here are some activities to help you learn more about using the different aspects of Geometer's Sketchpad. The examples include using action buttons and constructing script tools. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
LSRL, Residual Plots, Data Tra...	Non-Linear Relationships (Probability & Statistics)	Sketchpad	Tool		[0]
Drag seven independent points on a scatterplot, or send them to predetermined arrangements, to enhance understanding of correlation and the implication of changes. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Measuring Fish	Non-standard units (Math 3)	Sketchpad	Tool		[0]
Students use special rulers to measure the size of fish using "binkers" a non-standard unit. Students encounter fish that are not whole number units in length and experiment with the use of fractional... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Stretching Ruler	Non-standard units (Math 3)	Sketchpad	Tool		[0]
This set of activities introduces students to mathematical foundations of measurement, and especially to the concept of the unit of measurement. Students create their own rulers to measure different o... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
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