TI-Interactive (Blog Post 9)

This program is extremely helpful when graphing linear functions. Students will have their own graphing calculator and I will be logged in to the program which will be projected on the smart board. This program allows the students to see the actual calculator and the keystrokes. It also displays three functions at one time. Students are able to see the graph of the function, the table of values, and the list of linear equations. By seeing all three functions simultaneously, students are able to gain a better understanding of the concept. Eighth grade students are not familiar with the calculators, so this allows them stay focused on the objective--graphing the function not finding the buttons. Class time will be maximized and students will be engaged throughout the lesson.