In this lesson, students will compare very large and very small measurements and see the need for scientific notation. Students will learn how to convert between scientific notation and standard notation and connect their learning to the real world through a video of a former aeronautical engineer.... Read more »
Introduction to Scientific Notation
Students will practice data analysis by studying tables and scatterplots. Information regarding the costs of resident and non-resident college tuition and available financial aid. Students will create representations of the data and theorize possible reasons behind the change in education costs over... Read more »
Tables and Graphs
In this lesson, students explore the relationship between different linear representations: algebraic, numerical, graphical, and verbal. Students will translate between graphs, tables, equations, and written descriptions. Students also learn how to create an equation from a table using the TI-30XS MultiView... Read more »
Multiple Representations of Linear Functions
In this lesson, students compare methods to evaluate numerical expressions with and without the use of a non-scientific calculator. Students begin by discussing the pros and cons of modern technology. They then explore the limitations of a non-scientific calculator when using one to evaluate numerical... Read more »
Order of Operations
This lesson focuses on the relationship between a set of numbers and the constraints of an inequality. Students write, graph, and identify solutions to inequalities, connecting them back to real-world scenarios when applicable. Read more »
Multi-Step Inequalities