Algebra II

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CA Standards
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NCTM Standards
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Curve Fitting and the TI-85 calculator
This is a step-by-step guide for using the TI-85 Graphing Calculator to do scatter plots using data obtained from sources on the Internet. Some information will model linear functions and some will be models of exponential functions.
#2, #5, #12
9-12: 1, 3, 5, 6

Discovering Growth Patterns The differences between linear and exponential growth functions is emphasized in this lesson. A student page instructs students to locate four specified sites on the Internet. After data is collected on the student worksheet, pattern predictions are made. Graphing the collected data is done using ClarisWorks spreadsheet or by using pencil and grid paper. Student description and analysis concludes the lesson.
#12
5-8: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9

How Many Ways Can A Team Win A 7-Game Series? Students will discover how many ways a team can win a 7-game series (NBA Finals, World Series, Stanley Cup) by accessing the Internet and then systematically constructing a sample space which lists all the possible ways.
#18

How Popular Is Your Favorite Site?
Keep track of the counter at you favorite site for several months. Is it increasing, decreasing, or staying the same in popularity? Can you find an equation that will allow you to predict the amount of visitors your site will have in the months to come?
#12
9-12: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6

Lesson Title/Description	CA Standards Links	NCTM Standards Links
Curve Fitting and the TI-85 calculator This is a step-by-step guide for using the TI-85 Graphing Calculator to do scatter plots using data obtained from sources on the Internet. Some information will model linear functions and some will be models of exponential functions.	#2, #5, #12	9-12: 1, 3, 5, 6
Discovering Growth Patterns The differences between linear and exponential growth functions is emphasized in this lesson. A student page instructs students to locate four specified sites on the Internet. After data is collected on the student worksheet, pattern predictions are made. Graphing the collected data is done using ClarisWorks spreadsheet or by using pencil and grid paper. Student description and analysis concludes the lesson.	#12	5-8: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9
How Many Ways Can A Team Win A 7-Game Series? Students will discover how many ways a team can win a 7-game series (NBA Finals, World Series, Stanley Cup) by accessing the Internet and then systematically constructing a sample space which lists all the possible ways.	#18
How Popular Is Your Favorite Site? Keep track of the counter at you favorite site for several months. Is it increasing, decreasing, or staying the same in popularity? Can you find an equation that will allow you to predict the amount of visitors your site will have in the months to come?	#12	9-12: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6

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Last updated May 18, 2000