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Videos in SWF format ti83programming.swf An introduction to using the basic programming features of the TI83+/84+ to automate complex calculations. NSpirebasics1.swf An introduction to the NSpire and the five types of pages that make up NSpire documents NSpiremode.swf Setting the mode on your NSpire. NSpireCopynPaste.swf Copying and pasting expressions on the NSpire. NSpireCat.swf Accessing the catalogue on the NSpire NspireConvert.swf Unit conversion with the NSpire. NSpireFunc.swf Defining and using your own functions with the NSpire. NspireTrace.swf Using your NSpire to trace functions and find specific values or maximum and minimum values. NSpireSreadSheet.swf Introduction to NSpire Lists and Spreadsheets. NSpireHisto.swf Creating Histograms on the NSpire CAS. NSpireGraph.swf Graphing Functions on the NSpire. NSpireScatter.swf Drawing Scatterplots on your NSpire. NSpireRegression.swf Performing regressions on the NSpire. NSpireIntersect.swf Finding intersections of graphs on the NSpire. NSpireHotKeys.swf Keyboard shortcuts for the NSpire. NSpireFuncProg.swf Defining your own functions on the NSpire, and using them to solve triangles with Sine Law. NSpire Finance.swf Using the NSpire Finance Solver. Videos in WMV format ti83programming.wmv An introduction to using the basic programming features of the TI83+/84+ to automate complex calculations. NSpirebasics1.wmv An introduction to the NSpire and the five types of pages that make up NSpire documents NSpiremode.wmv Setting the mode on your NSpire. NSpireCopynPaste.wmv Copying and pasting expressions on the NSpire. NSpireCat.wmv Accessing the catalogue on the NSpire NspireConvert.wmv Unit conversion with the NSpire. NSpireFunc.wmv Defining and using your own functions with the NSpire. NspireTrace.wmv Using your NSpire to trace functions and find specific values or maximum and minimum values. NSpireSreadSheet.wmv Introduction to NSpire Lists and Spreadsheets. NSpireHisto.wmv Creating Histograms on the NSpire CAS. NSpireGraph.wmv Graphing Functions on the NSpire. NSpireScatter.wmv Drawing Scatterplots on your NSpire. NSpireRegression.wmv Performing regressions on the NSpire. NSpireIntersect.wmv Finding intersections of graphs on the NSpire. NSpireHotKeys.wmv Keyboard shortcuts for the NSpire. NSpireFuncProg.wmv Defining your own functions on the NSpire, and using them to solve triangles with Sine Law. NSpire Finance.wmv Using the NSpire Finance Solver. |
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Section 1.1, Example 3 | ||
| Online Conversion | ||
| Use this Web site to convert units of length, area, volume, and temperature, as well as many other measures. ( http://www.onlineconversion.com/ ) |
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Chapter 2 Task | ||
| Micron, Math in the Workplace-Algebra/Geometry | ||
| Visit this Web site to see a sample problem an electrical engineering technician would need to solve on the job. Solution is provided. Click on the sidebar for more mathematics problems that relate to a variety of careers. ( http://www.micron.com/k12/math/algebra/facilityrep.aspx ) |
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Chapter 2 Task | ||
| Career Cruising | ||
| Use this Web site to research careers that use trigonometry and to find the college program requirements for your chosen career. ( http://www.careercruising.com ) |
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Section 3.3, Question 13 | ||
| Ontario Power Generation | ||
| The total number of megawatts generated by Ontario Power Generation is shown on this Web page. The number is updated several times a minute. ( http://www.opg.com/power/ ) |
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Section 4.2, Question 2 | ||
| Environment Canada, Air Quality Health Index | ||
| Learn about the Air Quality Health Index and view AQHI conditions for selected locations on the Environment Canada Web site. ( http://www.ec.gc.ca/cas-aqhi/ ) |
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Section 4.2, Question 12 | ||
| UNDP, Human Development Reports | ||
| Visit the United Nations Development Programme Web site to see the Human Development Index for countries around the world and to learn more about other indices the UNDP produces. ( http://hdr.undp.org/en/statistics/ ) |
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Chapter 4 Task | ||
| Career Cruising | ||
| Use this Web site to research careers that use data management and to find the college program requirements for your chosen career. ( http://www.careercruising.com ) |
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Section 5.1, Introduction U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission Scientists and Friends, History of Aerodynamics and Aircraft Design | ||
| http://www.centennialofflight.gov/essay/Theories_of_Flight/Prandtl/TH10.htm | ||
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| Learn about Ludwig Prandtl and Hermann Glauert on these Web pages. ( http://www.scientistsandfriends.com/aerodynamics.html ) |
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Section 5.3, Example 2 CBC News, Smoke Detectors Canadian Nuclear Society, Smoke Detectors and Americium-241 Fact sheet | ||
| http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/consumers/smoke-detectors.html | ||
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| Learn about how smoke detectors work in the on-line article from CBC News and the on-line fact sheet from the Canadian Nuclear Society. ( http://www.cns-snc.ca/ecc/smoke_am241.pdf ) |
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Section 6.2, Question 8 | ||
| http://astronomyonline.org/SolarSystem/Introduction.asp | ||
| Learn about the eight planets and their physical characteristics on this Web site. Includes many photographs. ( http://astronomyonline.org/SolarSystem/Introduction.asp ) |
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Section 6.2, Question 16 | ||
| The Discovery of Eris, the Largest Known Dwarf Planet | ||
| Learn about the discovery of Eris on this detailed Web page. ( http://www.gps.caltech.edu/~mbrown/planetlila/ ) |
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Chapter 6 Task | ||
| Career Cruising | ||
| Use this Web site to research careers that use mathematical modelling and to find the college program requirements for your chosen career. ( http://www.careercruising.com ) |
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Section 7.1, Investigate 1 | ||
| Annuity Calculator | ||
| Use this on-line annuity calculator to calculate the annual payment needed to have a million dollars by the time you retire. ( http://www.1728.com/annuity.htm ) |
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Section 7.2, Investigate 1 | ||
| CIBC How much might my loan payments be? | ||
| Use this on-line personal loan calculator to calculate the amount you would pay for a car loan. ( http://www.cibc.com/ca/loans/article-tools/cibc-loan-calcu.html ) |
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Section 7.3, Investigate 1 CIBC, Rates ING Direct, Mortgages RBC Royal Bank, Mortgage Centre Scotiabank, Mortgage Rates TD Canada Trust, Mortgage Rates | ||
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| Use these Web sites to find the current mortgage rate for a five-year fixed term mortgage from two Canadian financial institutions. ( http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/mortgages/numbers.jsp ) |
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Section 7.3, Investigate 2 | ||
| CanEquity, Canadian Mortgage Payment Calculator | ||
| Use this on-line mortgage calculator to make an amortization table. ( http://www.canequity.com/mortgage-calculator/calculator.cgi ) |
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Section 7.4, Investigate | ||
| PropertySold.ca, Ontario Real Estate | ||
| Use this Web site to search for a house for sale in your community. ( http://ontario.propertysold.ca/ ) |
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Section 7.4, Question 9 | ||
| RBC Royal Bank, Mortgage Centre | ||
| Use this on-line mortgage calculator to see the effects of changing the payment period of a mortgage. ( https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/cgi-bin/mortgage/mpc/start.cgi ) |
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Section 8.1, Question 7 | ||
| Annuity Calculator | ||
| Use this on-line calculator to find the future value of Bryna's savings. ( http://www.1728.com/annuity.htm ) |
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Section 8.2, Question 12 | ||
| Landlord and Tenant Board, A Guide to the Residential Tenancies Act | ||
| Read about the Residential Tenancies Act in this helpful on-line guide. ( http://www.ltb.gov.on.ca/en/Key_Information/STEL02_111677.html ) |
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Section 8.3, Investigate 2 | ||
| PropertySold.ca, Ontario Real Estate | ||
| Use this site to search for houses in your community. ( http://ontario.propertysold.ca/ ) |
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Section 8.3, Question 9 | ||
| IMBA, Mortgage Broker Career | ||
| Learn about what a mortgage broker does and the training need for this career on this Web site. ( http://www.imba.ca/mortgage_career ) |
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Section 8.4, Investigate | ||
| Personal Monthly Budget | ||
| This budget template shows most of the items commonly found in a personal budget. ( http://docs.google.com/previewtemplate?id=trix.pyU3xkckhpI3QecUYjQG_MA&mode=public ) |
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Section 8.5, Case Study 1 | ||
| 247Apartments.com, Niagara Falls Ontario Apartments For Rent | ||
| Use this Web site to find a one bedroom apartment for Rebecca. ( http://www.247apartments.com/rentals/ontario/niagara-falls.asp ) |
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