 These lessons provided by Texas Instruments will focus on introducing you to the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus through various guided interactive activities.
These lessons are provided through Texas Instruments, and as such do not necessarily follow The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12: Mathematics, 2007 (revised). The following lessons and activities align with our curriculum and standards and we hope you take the time to enjoy the module and take from it what you feel will apply in your classroom setting.
Module 4: Draw on Your Knowledge of Coordinates Module 5: Transformations Module 8: Solving Equations Module 17: Systems of Linear Equations To view these files, Adobe's free Flash Player application is required.
For additional support on this product and material please contact Texas Instruments.
For more exciting TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus modules, please visit the Texas Instruments site.
http://education.ti.com/educationportal/sites/US/nonProductMulti/pd_onlinealgebra_free.html If you have a TI-Navigator system, please visit the Texas Instruments site for supporting modules.
http://education.ti.com/educationportal/sites/US/nonProductMulti/pd_onlinemgnavigator_free.html The TI website offers a wide range of free activities for classroom use. Go to www.education.ti.com and visit the Activities Exchange portal for more resources that are aligned to Canadian standards.
* TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus are a trademark of Texas Instruments, Inc.
** TI-Navigator is a trademark of Texas Instruments, Inc. |
|
These lessons provided by Texas Instruments will focus on introducing you to the TI-Nspire handheld by looking at the layout of the keypad and the key features of operating the Applications.
These lessons will focus on introducing you to the TI-Nspire handheld by looking at the layout of the keypad and the key features of operating the Applications.
Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 To view these files, Adobe's free Flash Player application is required.
Check out these exciting Texas Instruments web links:
Current TI online TI-NspireTM courses: http://education.ti.com/educationportal/sites/US/sectionHome/tutorials.html Current TI Online courses: http://education.ti.com/educationportal/sites/US/sectionHome/pd_onlinecourses_free.html Current Product Tutorials: http://education.ti.com/educationportal/sites/US/sectionHome/tutorials.html * TI-Nspire is a trademark of Texas Instruments, Inc.
|
| Section 3.2 page 111 Statistics Canada | ||
| This is the official Web site of Statistics Canada. It provides the most comprehensive and authoritative data and reports on a variety of fields including business, education, health, and transportation. ( http://www.statcan.ca/ ) |
||
 | ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 6.1 page 297 Golden ratio in art and architecture | ||
| See a slide presentation on the application of geometric knowledge in famous art and architecture masterpieces. Learn how the ancient Egyptians used magical properties to design their great pyramids. See the golden rectangles in Da Vinci's famous Mona Lisa. Click on the various buttons to access additional animated features and to download interesting exercises. ( http://britton.disted.camosun.bc.ca/goldslide/jbgoldslide.htm ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 6.1 page 298 Pattern Blocks | ||
| Click on various geometric shapes in the applet and drag them around to create your own patterns. Check out the amazing features of the program. ( http://ejad.best.vwh.net/java/patterns/patterns_j.shtml ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 6.1 page 300 What is a Tessellation? | ||
| Learn all about tessellation and gets links to a variety of resources to help make learning about tessellations fun and challenging. A tutorial on tessellations is provided along with interesting examples. ( http://mathforum.org/sum95/suzanne/whattess.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 6.1 page 300 How Cell Phones Work | ||
| To learn more about how cell phones work check out this Web site. Read all about some great features of cell phones that you may not know. Learn about cell-phone frequencies, cell-phone channels and the newest cell-phone technologies. Make yourself an expert on cell phones! ( http://www.howstuffworks.com/cell-phone.htm ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 6.1 page301 Great Pyramid | ||
| Take a virtual tour of the Great Pyramid. Explore its chambers and passageways or follow a team of archaeologists and they excavate the bakery that fed the pyramid builders. ( http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pyramid/ ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 6.2 page 306 Habitat 67 | ||
| This website gives a comprehensive view of the development of the Habitat 67 project. It presents the various stages of the construction process through an animated three-dimensional model. In addition, the original architectural and structural drawings are shown. ( http://cac.mcgill.ca/safdie/habitat/ ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 6.2 page 309 drawing software in film making | ||
| Amateur filmmakers often use commonly available drawing and design software to create inexpensive special effects for their productions. Check out the scenes behind New Trek, and you may learn a lot more about designing, drawing, as well as filmmaking. ( http://newvoyages.com/ ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 6.3 page 319 A brief history of packaging | ||
| From containers provided by nature to the use of complex materials and processes, this Web site provides the history of packaging, the innovations and technology. This is a great site for you to learn more about package design. ( http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/AE/AE20600.pdf ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 6.5 page 337 modular homes | ||
| Learn about modular homes, check out a variety of floor plans and construction options. You may be inspired to design a special home yourself! ( http://www.royalhomes.com/ ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 7.1 page 359 Earthquakes in Canada | ||
| Learn about recent earthquakes in Canada and to get safety tips on preparing for earthquakes. ( http://earthquakescanada.nrcan.gc.ca/ ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 7.6 Question 8 Half-life | ||
| Learn more about half-life. Includes an applet that shows radioactive decay. ( http://www.colorado.edu/physics/2000/isotopes/radioactive_decay3.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 7.6 Question 11 Inflation | ||
| Do you want to know if the cost of living is rising and by how much? This inflation calculator uses the monthly consumer price index from 1914 to the present to show changes in the cost of a fixed "basket" of consumer purchases. ( http://www.bankofcanada.ca/en/rates/inflation_calc.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 7.6 Question 12 When will World population be 10000 million? | ||
| This article presents the population estimates from 3000 B.C.E. to 2006 C.E., and analyses the trends in population growth for future years. What will Earth’s population be when you turn 21? ( http://johnalexwood.blogspot.com/2007/01/will-worlds-population-be-10000-million.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 7.6 Question 12 Historical estimates of World population | ||
| The U.S. Census Bureau provides a chart of population estimates from 10 000 C.E. to 1950 B.C.E. Compare this data here with the population estimates from the other Web site. Are they reasonably similar? ( http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/worldhis.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 8.2 Question 11 | ||
| Compare interest rates for personal loans that could be used to purchase a car. ( http://www.ingdirect.ca/en/accounts-rates/ourrates/index.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 8.2 Question 11 - PC Financial | ||
| Compare interest rates for personal loans that could be used to purchase a car. ( http://www.banking.pcfinancial.ca/a/rates/allPurposeLoanRate.page ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 8.2 Question 11 - CIBC | ||
| Compare interest rates for personal loans that could be used to purchase a car. ( http://www.cibc.com/ca/loans/car-loan.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 9.1 page 462 Compare interest rates- BMO | ||
| Compare interest rates on savings accounts. ( http://www4.bmo.com/personal/rates/0,4481,35649_3507279,00.html?pChannelId=0 ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 9.1 page 462 Compare interest rates -TD bank | ||
| Compare interest rates on savings accounts. ( http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/accounts/compare_savings.jsp ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 9.1 page 462 Compare interest rates - Scoitabank | ||
| Compare interest rates on savings accounts. ( http://www.scotiabank.com/rates/savings.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 9.1 page 462 Compare interest rates - ING Direct | ||
| Compare interest rates on savings accounts. ( http://www.ingdirect.ca/en/accounts-rates/ourrates/index.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 9.1 page 462 Bank service charges - BMO | ||
| Compare fees and/or service charges. Which bank is the best one for you? ( http://www4.bmo.com/personal/0,4344,35649_36670,00.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 9.1 page 462 Bank service charges - TD Bank | ||
| Compare fees and/or service charges. Which bank is the best one for you? ( http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/accounts/compare_savings.jsp ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 9.1 page 462 Bank service charges - Scotiabank | ||
| Compare fees and/or service charges. Which bank is the best one for you? ( http://www.scotiabank.com/cda/content/0,1608,CID437_LIDen,00.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 9.1 page 462 Bank service charges - ING Direct | ||
| Compare fees and/or service charges. Which bank is the best one for you? ( http://www.ingdirect.ca/en/save-invest/savingsaccounts/index.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 9.2 page 468 Financial institutions links for mutual funds | ||
| Compare various banks on their mutual funds rates and find out the best plan for your investment. ( http://www.mbanx.ca/mutualfunds/index.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 9.2 page 468 Financial institutions links for mutual funds - TD bank | ||
| Compare various banks on their mutual funds rates and find out the best plan for your investment. ( http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/mutualfunds/ ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 9.2 page 468 Financial institutions links for mutual funds - Scotiabank | ||
| Compare various banks on their mutual funds rates and find out the best plan for your investment. ( http://www.scotiabank.com/cda/content/0,1608,CID9465_LIDen,00.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 9.2 Question 9 Financial institutions links for GICs - BMO | ||
| Learn about GICs. Compare various banks for their GIC interest rates; determine the greatest interest on your savings. ( http://www4.bmo.com/personal/rates/0,4481,35649_3507283,00.html?pChannelId=0 ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 9.2 Question 9 Financial institutions links for GICs - TD bank | ||
| Learn about GICs. Compare various banks for their GIC interest rates; determine the greatest interest on your savings ( http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/GICs/ ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 9.2 Question 9 Financial institutions links for GICs - Scotiaonline | ||
| Learn about GICs. Compare various banks for their GIC interest rates; determine the greatest interest on your savings. ( http://www.scotiabank.com/rates/gic.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 9.3 page 476 Financial institutions links for credit cards - BMO | ||
| Compare different credit card services and their fees to obtain the best one for the lowest charge. ( http://www4.bmo.com/personal/0,4344,35649_36838,00.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 9.3 page 476 Financial institutions links for credit cards - TD bank | ||
| Compare different credit card services and their fees to obtain the best one for the lowest charge. ( http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/tdvisa/index.jsp ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 9.3 page 476 Financial institutions links for credit cards - Scotiaonline | ||
| Compare different credit card services and their fees to obtain the best one for the lowest charge ( http://www.scotiabank.com/cda/content/0,1608,CID517_LIDen,00.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 9.5 page 489 links for auto insurance rates - TD insurance | ||
| Find out about different insurance companies, the cost of car insurance, and the types of coverage you can purchase. ( http://www.tdinsurance.com/?campaignid=GOOG490000&s_kwcid=car insurance company|528182530... ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 9.5 page 489 links for auto insurance rates - RBC | ||
| Find out about different insurance companies, the cost of car insurance, and the types of coverage you can purchase. ( http://www.rbcinsurance.com/quote/rbc/personal/homeandauto.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Section 9.5 page 489 links for auto insurance rates - PC | ||
| Find out about different insurance companies, the cost of car insurance, and the types of coverage you can purchase. ( http://www.pcinsurance.ca/ROCEN/AI.asp?webcode=GOGKWD001?WT.srch=1&gclid=CMTgpfX974sCFSGk... ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| SOHCAHTOA Triangle | ||
| A downloadable demonstration of the sine, cosine, and tangent ratios for right triangles. The download contains ActiveX controls, which may not load on some school networks. ( http://demonstrations.wolfram.com/SOHCAHTOATriangle/ ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Sine Law Applet | ||
| An applet (click red button) which allows you to explore the law of sines. ( http://www.univie.ac.at/future.media/moe/galerie/trig/trig.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| The Law of Sines | ||
| A downloadable demonstration of the sine law. The download contains ActiveX controls, which may not load on some school networks. ( http://demonstrations.wolfram.com/TheLawOfSines/ ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| A Visual Proof of the Cosine Law | ||
| At the bottom of this page is an interactive applet which gives a visual proof of the cosine law (and shows its relation to the Pythagorean Theorem in the process). ( http://www.ies.co.jp/math/java/trig/yogen_auto/yogen_auto.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| M&M’s applet | ||
| This applet allows you to pick and categorize samples of “virtual M&M’s”. ( http://www.stat.sc.edu/~west/applets/mandmtest.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Psychic Test Demonstration | ||
| This fun applet lets you test your ability to predict a virtual coin toss and in the process demonstrate the relationship between experimental and theoretical probability. You can change the probability of heads, too. ( http://www.stat.sc.edu/~west/applets/psychictest.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Family Applets | ||
| Another applet demonstrating the relationship between experimental and theoretical probability, this time dealing with the number of boys and girls in a family. ( http://www.stat.sc.edu/~west/applets/familytest.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| The Gallery of Data Visualization | ||
| This York University website has a comprehensive investigation of what makes for good, bad, and misleading graphs and charts. It also includes a fascinating history of using pictures to display data, including the site’s choices for best (and worst) ever. ( http://www.math.yorku.ca/SCS/Gallery/ ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
|
|
|
|
Section 3.2 page 111 | ||
| Statistics Canada | ||
| This where researchers from all over the world go to gather officially-collected data on all aspects of Canadian life. ( http://www.statcan.ca/start.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Virtual Laboratories in Probability and Statistics | ||
| Click on “Applets” halfway down on the left-hand side of the page for a whole array of virtual coin, dice, spinner, and other probability experiments. ( http://www.math.uah.edu/stat/ ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Research Randomizer | ||
| A website for researchers who need to generate random numbers for random sampling. ( http://www.randomizer.org/ ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| The Canadian Economy Online | ||
| This page is part of the Statistics Canada website, which is billed as the “one-stop guide to the national economy”. ( http://www.canadianeconomy.gc.ca/english/economy/index.cfm ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| The Gallery of Data Visualization | ||
| This York University website has a comprehensive investigation of what makes for good, bad, and misleading graphs and charts. It also includes a fascinating history of using pictures to display data, including the site’s choices for best (and worst) ever. ( http://www.math.yorku.ca/SCS/Gallery/ ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Mean vs. Median | ||
| Learn how changes in the values of a data set may (or may not) change the values of the mean and median values of the data set. ( http://www.stat.sc.edu/~west/applets/box.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| The Normal Distribution | ||
| You can use this applet to investigate how changes to the mean and standard deviation affect the normal distribution. ( http://www.stat.sc.edu/~west/applets/normaldemo1.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Bias in Measurement | ||
| There are two videos accessible from the bottom of this page which discuss measurement and response bias. ( http://www.learner.org/channel/courses/learningmath/data/session1/part_c/index.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
|
To extract the files from the zip folder, a software compression utility is required. A free evaluation version of Winzip is available here.
|
| Quadratic Curve Fitting | ||
| A downloadable demonstration which provides practice for finding quadratic curves of best fit. The download contains ActiveX controls, which may not load on some school networks. ( http://demonstrations.wolfram.com/LinearAndQuadraticCurveFittingPractice/ ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Investigating | ||
| The applet on this page helps you discover what effects changes in a, b, and c have in the equation . ( http://www.mathsnet.net/asa2/2004/c12quad.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Multiplying Binomials Review | ||
| A colourful review of multiplying binomials. ( http://regentsprep.org/REgents/math/polymult/Smul_bin.htm ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Multiplying Binomial Practice | ||
| A short online quiz for extra practice in multiplying binomials. ( http://regentsprep.org/REgents/math/polymult/BinJava.htm ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Completing the Square I | ||
| For students learning how to convert quadratics from standard to vertex form, this page and the one following provide explanation and practice. ( http://www.csm.astate.edu/algebra/complete.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Completing the Square II | ||
| For students learning how to convert quadratics from standard to vertex form, this page and the one preceding provide explanation and practice. ( http://www.csm.astate.edu/algebra/csq.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Factoring trinomials | ||
| A colourful review of factoring trinomials of the form. ( http://regentsprep.org/regents/Math/factor/Ltri1.htm ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Roots of Quadratic Functions | ||
| This Java Sketchpad investigation looks at the roots of parabolic functions. ( http://my.nctm.org/eresources/repository/shared/jsp/complex_rts.htm ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
|
Video Tutorial: Using Virtual Algebra Tiles The Geometer's Sketchpad includes a pre-made sketch Algebra Tiles.gsp that allows you to work with virtual algebra tiles on your computer screen. This video tutorial shows you how to ● open the virtual algebra tiles sketch Virtual Algebra Tiles Tutorial (Windows Media) Note: You will need the newest version of the Flash Player plug-in to view the animations. |
|
|
|
|
Section 6.1 page 298 | ||
| Golden Section in Art and Architecture | ||
| Check out the slide presentation on the application of geometric knowledge in famous art and architecture masterpieces. Learn how the ancient Egyptians used magical properties to design their great pyramids. See the golden rectangles in Da Vinci's famous Mona Lisa. Click on the various buttons to access additional animated features and to download interesting exercises. ( http://britton.disted.camosun.bc.ca/goldslide/jbgoldslide.htm ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
|
|
|
|
Section 6.1 page 298 | ||
| Pattern Blocks: Exploring Fractions with Shapes | ||
| Click on various geometric shapes in the applet and drag them around to create your own patterns. Check out the amazing features of the program. You will find it is a unique way of exploring fractions! ( http://ejad.best.vwh.net/java/patterns/patterns_j.shtml ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
|
|
|
|
Section 6.1 page 300 | ||
| Math Forum: What is a Tessellation? | ||
| Learn all about tessellation and gets links to a variety of resources to help making the learning about tessellations fun and challenging. For those who need it, a tutorial on tessellations is provided along with interesting examples. ( http://mathforum.org/sum95/suzanne/whattess.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
|
|
|
|
Section 6.1 page 300 | ||
| How Cell Phones Works | ||
| Want to learn more about how cell phones work? The check out this Web site. Read all about some great features of cell phones that you may have not known about before. Learn about cell-phone frequencies, cell-phone channels and the newest cell-phone technologies. Make yourself an expert on cell phones! ( http://www.howstuffworks.com/cell-phone.htm ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
|
|
|
|
Section 6.1 page 301 | ||
| Nova online: Pyramid – The inside Story | ||
| Take a virtual tour of the Great Pyramid. Explore its chambers and passageways or follow a team of archaeologists and they excavate the bakery that fed the pyramid builders. ( http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pyramid/ ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
|
|
|
|
Section 6.2 page 306 | ||
| Habitat | ||
| Interested in Habitat '67, the unique apartment complex designed by Canadian architect Moshe Safdie? This website gives a comprehensive view of the development of Habitat '67 project, and it presents the various stages of the construction process through an animated three-dimensional model. In addition, the original architectural and structural drawings are also shown here. ( http://cac.mcgill.ca/safdie/habitat/ ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
|
|
|
|
Section 6.2 page 309 | ||
| Star Trek New Voyages | ||
| Amateur filmmakers often use commonly available drawing and design software to create inexpensive special effects for their productions. Check out the scenes behind New Trek, and you may learn a lot more about designing, drawing, as well as filmmaking. ( http://newvoyages.com/ ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
|
|
|
|
Section 6.3 page 319 | ||
| A Brief History of Packaging | ||
| From containers provided by nature to the use of complex materials and processes, this Web site provides the history of packaging, the innovations and technology. Interested in package design? This is a great site for you to learn more about it. ( http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/AE/AE20600.pdf ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
|
|
|
|
Section 6.5 page 337 | ||
| Royal Homes | ||
| Learn about modular homes, check out a variety of floor plans and construction options the company provides you on the Web site. You may be inspired to design a special home yourself! ( http://www.royalhomes.com/ ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| The Golden Ratio I | ||
| Devoted to the golden ratio, its history, its applications, and its beauty. ( http://library.thinkquest.org/C005449/tour.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| The Golden Ratio and the Pyramids | ||
| This page talks about the link between the golden ratio and its role in Egyptian art and architecture. ( http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Station/8228/arch.htm ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Tessellations | ||
| A site which explains what tessellations are, how they are constructed, and has links to tessellation creation software. ( http://www.tessellations.org/ ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Penrose Tiling | ||
| There is a special kind of tessellation called Penrose Tiling which has links to the golden ratio. This site is about Penrose Tiling. ( http://goldennumber.net/penrose.htm ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Habitat ‘67 | ||
| The official Habitat ’67 website. ( http://www.habitat67.com/site_en.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Habitat ’67 Floor Plans | ||
| Pictures of the original architectural floor plans for Habitat ’67. ( http://expo67.ncf.ca/floor_plan_habitat_expo67.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Habitat ’67 Planning Drawings | ||
| Pictures of the original perspective and orthographic drawings for Habitat ’67. ( http://cac.mcgill.ca/safdie/habitat/showplans.htm ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
|
|
|
|
Section 7.1 page 359 | ||
| Earthquakes Canada | ||
| Are you prepared for earthquakes? How much do you know about earthquakes in Canada? Check out this official Web site to learn about recent earthquakes in Canada and to get safety tips on preparing for earthquakes. ( http://earthquakescanada.nrcan.gc.ca/ ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
|
|
|
|
Section 7.6 Question 8 | ||
| Half-Life | ||
| Learn more about half-life. Includes an applet that shows radioactive decay. ( http://www.colorado.edu/physics2000/isotopes/radioactive_decay3.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
|
|
|
|
Section 7.6 Question 11 | ||
| Inflation Calculator – Bank of Canada | ||
| Do you want to know if the cost of living is rising and by how much? This inflation calculator uses the monthly consumer price index from 1914 to the present to show changes in the cost of a fixed "basket" of consumer purchases. How much is $20 worth today when to compared to 1914? ( http://www.bankofcanada.ca/en/rates/inflation_calc.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
|
|
|
|
Section 7.6 Question 12 | ||
| Will World's Population be 10000 Million? | ||
| This article presents the population estimates from 3000 B.C.E. to 2006 C.E., and analyses the trends in population growth for future years. How big will Earth’s population be when you turn 21? ( http://johnalexwood.blogspot.com/2007/01/will-worlds-population-be-10000-million.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
|
|
|
|
Section 7.6 Question 12 | ||
| Historical Estimates of World Population | ||
| The U.S. census Bureau provides a chart of population estimates from 10 000 C.E. to 1950 B.C.E. Compare this data here with the population estimates from the other Web site. Are they reasonably similar? ( http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/worldhis.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Moonquakes | ||
| MathConnect, page 359 The official NASA website’s look at moonquakes. ( http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2006/15mar_moonquakes.htm ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Exponent Laws | ||
| An online tutorial which explains the exponent laws using a series of interactive exhibits. ( http://argyll.epsb.ca/jreed/math9/strand1/1107.htm ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Exponential Growth | ||
| A downloadable demonstration exponential growth. The download contains ActiveX controls, which may not load on some school networks. ( http://demonstrations.wolfram.com/ContinuousExponentialGrowth/ ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Exponential Function Applet | ||
| A simple applet which allows you to explore how changes to a and b affect the function. ( http://members.shaw.ca/ron.blond/TLE/ExpFcn.APPLET/index.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Half-Life Demonstration | ||
| A visual demonstration of half-life. Needs Shockwave Player. ( http://www.7stones.com/Homepage/Publisher/halfLife.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Half-Life Explanation | ||
| A short online tutorial about half-life which includes a half-life calculator similar to a TVM solver. ( http://www.ausetute.com.au/halflife.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Consumer Price Index | ||
| The official Statistics Canada page on the Consumer Price Index. Includes an Adobe PDF document with a complete explanation and history. ( http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?catno=62-557-X&CHROPG=1 ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Consumer Price Index | ||
| This is the Bank of Canada’s page on the CPI with data going back to 1995. ( http://www.bankofcanada.ca/en/cpi.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| World Population 10 000 BC – present | ||
| Various estimates of world population in table form from the US Census Bureau. ( http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/worldhis.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| World Population 1950 | ||
| Official US Census Bureau estimates of world population from 1950 onward. ( http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/idb/worldpop.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
|
|
|
|
Section 8.2 Question 11 Interest Rates
Compare interest rates for personal loans that could be used to purchase a car.
| ||
| http://www.ingdirect.ca/en/accounts-rates/ourrates/index.html | ||
|
( http://www.ingdirect.ca/en/accounts-rates/ourrates/index.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| http://www.banking.pcfinancial.ca/a/rates/allPurposeLoanRate.page | ||
|
( http://www.banking.pcfinancial.ca/a/rates/allPurposeLoanRate.page ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| http://www.cibc.com.ca/loans/carloan.html | ||
|
( http://www.cibc.com.ca/loans/carloan.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Car Loan Interest Rate Comparison | ||
| Use this website to compare loan rates in your area. ( http://www.bankrate.com/can/default.asp# ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| TVM Tutorial | ||
| A short tutorial on using the TVM solver. ( http://pages.central.edu/emp/lintont/classes/spring04/finite/tvmintro/tvm.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
|
|
|
|
Section 9.1 page 462 | ||
| Compare Rates | ||
| This is a comprehensive and objective Web site that lets you compare rates for mortgages, for home equity loans, auto loans, and much, much more. Become an informed about your finances! ( http://www.bankrate.com/ ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Fees and Service Charges | ||
| Compare various banks and companies offering personal loans on the basis of fees and service charges. Which bank is the best one for you? ( http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Money_Matters/LoanCentre/Personal_Loans/Compare/Fees_... ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
|
|
|
|
Section 9.2 page 462 | ||
| BMO | ||
| Compare various banks on their mutual funds rates and find out the best plan for your investment. ( http://www.mbanx.ca/mutualfunds/index.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| TD Bank | ||
| Compare various banks on their mutual funds rates and find out the best plan for your investment. ( http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/mutualfunds/ ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Scotia Bank | ||
| Compare various banks on their mutual funds rates and find out the best plan for your investment. ( http://www.scotiabank.com/cda/content/0,1608,CID9465_LIDen,00.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
|
|
|
|
Section 9.3 page 476 | ||
| Links of Various Financial Institutions on Credit Cards | ||
| Compare different credit card services and their rates to obtain the best one for the lowest charge. Are all credit card companies alike? ( http://www4.bmo.com/personal/0,4344,35649_36838,00.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Financial Institutions on Credit Cards - TD Bank | ||
|
( http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/tdvisa/index.jsp ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Financial Institutions on Credit Cards - Scotia Bank | ||
| Compare different credit card services and their rates to obtain the best one for the lowest charge. Are all credit card companies alike? ( http://www.scotiabank.com/cda/content/0,1608,CID517_LIDen,00.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
|
|
|
|
Section 9.5 page 489 | ||
| Auto Insurance Rates - TD | ||
| Find out about different insurance companies, the cost of car insurance, and the types of coverage you can purchase. Get the best insurance deal for you and your family. ( http://www.tdinsurance.com/?campaignid=GOOG490000&s_kwcid=car insurance company|528182530... ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Auto Insurance Rates - RBC | ||
| Find out about different insurance companies, the cost of car insurance, and the types of coverage you can purchase. Get the best insurance deal for you and your family. ( http://www.rbcinsurance.com/quote/rbc/personal/homeandauto.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Auto Insurance Rates - PC | ||
| Find out about different insurance companies, the cost of car insurance, and the types of coverage you can purchase. Get the best insurance deal for you and your family. ( http://www.pcinsurance.ca/ROCEN/AI.asp?webcode=GOGKWD001?WT.srch=1&gclid=CMTgpfX974sCFSGk... ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Mutual Fund Comparison Tool | ||
| Use this to compare the performance of mutual funds offered by the Royal Bank of Canada. ( http://www.rbcam.com/RBC:SF7AMo71A8UAHqDyDz4/learning/compare-mutual-funds.html ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| 2007 Mutual Fund Honour Roll | ||
| Canadian Business Magazine’s comparison of the best-performing mutual funds of 2007. ( http://www.canadianbusiness.com/rankings/mutualfunds/list.jsp ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| What is a GIC? | ||
| Basic information on GIC’s. ( http://www.investored.ca/en/investoranswers/B/25_gic/Pages/1_gic.aspx ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Credit Card Comparison | ||
| Compare interest rates, annual fees, grace periods, and cash advance interest rates for all Canadian credit cards available for students. ( http://www.bankrate.com/can/rate/cc_ratehome.asp?product=cc&prodtype=cc&web=can&R1=13&car... ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
| Car Insurance Comparison | ||
| Allows you to get and compare car insurance quotes free of charge. ( http://www.kanetix.ca/auto-insurance ) |
||
| ||
| ||
| ||
Geometer's Sketchpad Graphs for Chapter 4
(13.0K)