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Peer reviewedLum, Lewis – Mathematics Teacher, 1995
Illustrates exploration of composition of functions, translations, and inverse functions on a graphing calculator. Includes reproducible student worksheets. (MKR)
Descriptors: Calculus, Discovery Learning, Functions (Mathematics), Graphing Calculators
Peer reviewedGordon, Sheldon P. – Mathematics Teacher, 1992
Demonstrates how the uniqueness and anonymity of a student's Social Security number can be utilized to create individualized polynomial equations that students can investigate using computers or graphing calculators. Students write reports of their efforts to find and classify all real roots of their equation. (MDH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Discovery Learning, Equations (Mathematics), Graphing Calculators
Peer reviewedOwens, John E. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1995
Describes how graphing calculators can be used to explore different functions, from linear to higher degree polynomials. "Globs" (circles) are drawn around randomly plotted points on the screen, and students devise functions that pass through as many of these globs as possible. Variations on the game are also mentioned. (DPM)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Games, Cooperative Learning, Discovery Learning
Download full textSpears, Sandy; Ehringer, Margaret – 1992
College algebra is currently being taught using graphing calculators such as the TI-81. This document presents exploratory and problem solving activities that have resulted from classroom experiences with the TI-81. The activities have been designed to enhance the learning of some standard college algebra topics through the easy access to…
Descriptors: Algebra, Class Activities, College Mathematics, Discovery Learning
Peer reviewedMoskowitz, Stuart – Mathematics Teacher, 1994
Presents activities which use graphing calculators to explore parametric equations of spirals, circles, and polygons. (MKR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Analytic Geometry, Calculus, Computer Software
