How Do I Graph?

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bulletLesson Objective: Students will learn how to enter data in their TI-73 graphing calculator.

 

bulletSupplies and Materials
bulletTI-73 calculators
bullet Activity Sheet
bulletOverhead Projector
bulletOverhead TI-73 Calculator

 

bulletHelp students follow the 10 steps outlined on the activity sheet. Students will collect data from the three given pictures, record it in the table, extend the table, enter it in the L1 and L2 on their calculator, set up a statplot, set an appropriate window, and graph the data. Students should record a picture of their graph before moving onto the next exercise.
bulletAfter students have entered the data in their calculator, recorded a copy of their graphs, it would be appropriate to discuss differences and similarities between all the graphs they obtained.
bulletStudents might notice
bulletall graphs increase
bulletthe first, second, and fourth graphs increases at a steady rate
bulletthe third graph is not a straight line
bulletthe third graph curves up as it increases