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Exponential and Logarithm Func...	exponential (PreCalculus)	Computer	Activity	[0]
A quiz (with answers) on exponential and logarithmic functions. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
In Search of the Missing e...	exponential (PreCalculus)	Computer	Activity	[0]
A review and an investigation of the natural exponential function. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Lines in the Plane: Quiz	linear (PreCalculus)	Computer	Activity	[1]
A quiz (with answers) on lines and their equations. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Principles of Calculus Modelin...	linear (PreCalculus)	Computer	Activity	[1]
Exercises on equations of lines (PDF). More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Principles of Calculus Modelin...	exponential (PreCalculus)	Computer	Activity	[0]
Exercises on exponential and logarithmic functions (PDF). More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Cubic Function Explorer - Math...	graphs and parameters of these functions (PreCalculus)	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
An interactive applet that allows the user to graphically explore the properties of a cubic function. Specifically, it is designed to foster an intuitive understanding of the effects of changin... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Exponential Functions and the ...	exponential (PreCalculus)	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
Guided activities with the Graph Explorer applet, designed to let students discover some properties of simple exponential functions and to learn some ways of defining the number e. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Got a Plan? (PDF file)	linear (PreCalculus)+	Java Applet	Activity	[0]
Use this sample activity with the Piecewise Linear Function Grapher to explore different cell phone plans and find out what works best for different situations. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Linear Functions	linear (PreCalculus)+	Java Applet	Activity	[2]
Guided activities with the Graph Explorer applet, in which students explore how the graph of a linear function relates to its formula, and learn to graph and edit functions in the applet, including on... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Quadratic Functions	quadratic (PreCalculus)	Java Applet	Activity	[5]
Guided activities with the Graph Explorer applet, designed to let students learning about quadratic functions explore: the parabolic shape of the graphs of quadratic functions; how coefficients affect... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Spikes and Spears: an interact...	rational (PreCalculus)+	Java Applet	Activity	[2]
Activity using an applet that helps students predict the shape of the graph of a rational function, and in particular to locate its various vertical asymptotes (spikes) and its horizontal or slant asy... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Exploring the Witch of Agnesi	asymptotes (PreCalculus)+	Sketchpad	Activity	[1]
This activity has students construct the graph of the Witch of Agnesi, and investigate both its asymptotes and inflection points. Fermat studied this function in the seventeenth century. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
From Secant Lines to Tangent L...	limits (PreCalculus)+	Sketchpad	Activity	[1]
This activity demonstrates one of the many ways Sketchpad can be used in a calculus or math analysis class. Here, students explore the relationship between the slopes of secant lines to a curve... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Functions	linear (PreCalculus)+	Sketchpad	Activity	[0]
Investigate constant, linear, quadratic, cubic, square root, cube root, absolute value, rational, natural log, and exponential functions. Parent functions and full form functions for modification are... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Graphing f '(x): Increasing, D...	increasing, decreasing and constant rates of change (PreCalculus)+	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,...
Translation of Functions	graphs and parameters of these functions (PreCalculus)	Sketchpad	Activity	[0]
Students create both geometric and algebraic translations of a function, match the two translations, and use the components of the geometric vector to write an equation for translated image. The li... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Exponential Growth	exponential (PreCalculus)+	TI-Nspire	Activity	[0]
The main objective of this activity is to ﬁnd an approximation for the value of the mathematical constant e and to apply it to exponential growth and decay problems. To accomplish this, student... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
The Beach Race	derivative (PreCalculus)	TI-Nspire	Activity	[0]
In a beach race, contestants must swim to a point along the beach and then run to reach the ﬁnish line. Where should I aim to land on the beach so as to minimize my total time for the race? Stu... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
What's My Model?	linear (PreCalculus)+	TI-Nspire	Activity	[0]
Students will investigate several different regression models and determine which of the models makes the most sense, based upon a real-world situation (cooling a cup of hot chocolate). More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Rational Number Relationships	rational (PreCalculus)+	Excel	Lesson Plan	[0]
In this activity, students use an interactive spreadsheet template to explore relationships and patterns in rational numbers. The students will also learn how to create the template. Students will exp... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Relationships Between Area and...	derivative (PreCalculus)	Excel	Lesson Plan	[0]
In this activity, students explore the relationships between area and perimeter by fixing one value and maximizing the other. Students will explore the relationship between perimeter and area of recta... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Graphs and Functions	linear (PreCalculus)+	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[3]
This lesson is designed to introduce students to graphing functions. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Introduction to Fractals: Geom...	limits (PreCalculus)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[0]
This activity is designed to further the work of the Infinity, Self-Similarity and Recursion lesson by showing students other classical fractals, the Sierpinski Triangle and Carpet, this time involvin... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Patterns In Fractals	limits (PreCalculus)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[0]
Introduces students to the idea of finding number patterns in the generation of several different types of fractals. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Properties of Fractals	limits (PreCalculus)	Java Applet	Lesson Plan	[0]
This activity is designed to further the work of the Infinity, Self-Similarity and Recursion, Geometric Fractals, and Fractals and the Chaos Game lessons by leading the students to build a working def... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
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