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Modeling Functions with the Calculator Based Ranger.

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Sherrill, Donna; Tibbs, Peggy – 1999

This paper presents two mathematics activities that model functions studied using the Calculator Based Ranger (CBR) software for TI-82 and TI-83 graphing calculators. The activities concern a bouncing ball experiment and modeling a decaying exponential function. (ASK)

Descriptors: Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Functions (Mathematics), Graphing Calculators

Bouncing Balls and Hot Rod Races.

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Tibbs, Peggy; Sherrill, Donna – 2000

This paper presents the Bouncing Ball Experiment which models quadratic and exponential functions, and the Hot Rod Races activity that explores velocity and acceleration. Activities include directions for the use of TI-82 and TI-83 calculators. (YDS)

Descriptors: Acceleration (Physics), Calculators, Educational Technology, Exponents (Mathematics)