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Section 1.2 | ||
Seaford schools | ||
Ancient number systems ( http://www.seaford.k12.ny.us/Sites/Seaford_Web_Site/Middle/math/MS_Math_WebPages/Ancient_... ) |
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Section 1.7 | ||
Moebius chess | ||
Information about Moebius strips ( http://www.chessvariants.org/shape.dir/moebius.html ) |
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Questacon | ||
Moebius strip activities ( http://www.questacon.edu.au/html/mobius_strip.html ) |
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Leading Math Success | ||
Mathematical Processes TIPS4RM document about mathematical processes ( http://www.curriculum.org/lms/files/tips4rm/TIPS4RMProcesses.pdf ) |
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Section 2.3 | ||
Major League Baseball | ||
Baseball statistics ( http://www.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/stats_historical/mlb_stats_historical_entry.jsp ) |
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Globe and Mail | ||
Information about increased birth rates ( http://globeandmail.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/TPStory/LAC/20030812/UBIRTN/National/Idx ) |
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Question 6 | ||
Statistics Canada | ||
Information on Internet use ( http://cansim2.statcan.ca/cgi-win/cnsmcgi.exe?Lang=E&RootDir=CII/&ResultTemplate=CII/CII_... ) |
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The Shodor Education Foundation | ||
Function graphing applet ( http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/sketcher/index.html ) |
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The Shodor Education Foundation | ||
Equation solving game ( http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/algame/index.html ) |
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Equation solving quiz ( http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/alquiz/index.html ) |
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Function graphing applet ( http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/sketcher/index.html ) |
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Function graphing applet ( http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/sketcher/index.html ) |
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The Shodor Education Foundation | ||
The Shodor website contains a number of other useful applets aimed at various mathematical concepts. ( http://www.shodor.org/curriculum/subject.php ) |
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Leading Math Success | ||
Leading Math Success resources (TIPS4RM, Notable Strategies, etc.) Support for students who struggle geared toward applied level students, but much of the material could still be useful for academic remediation, intervention, consolidation, etc. ( http://www.curriculum.org/lms/library.html ) |
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Atomic Learning | ||
Self-guided Geometer's Sketchpad learning activities ( http://www.atomiclearning.com/sketchpad ) |
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Ontario Association of Mathematics Educators | ||
Leading Math Success search engine .Search topics by grade and/or topic and/or type ( http://oame.on.ca/LMSTIPS/ ) |
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Ontario Association of Mathematics Educators | ||
Think Literacy: Mathematics Approaches ( http://www.oame.on.ca/main/index1.php?lang=en&code=ThinkLit ) |
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics | ||
Various links to resources and teaching ideas, including the NCTM Standards (U.S. site) ( http://www.nctm.org/ ) |
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Chapter 2 Section 2.3 Example 2 Method 2 Fathom.ftm Page 61 Section 2.3 Example 2 Method 3 Excel.xls Page 62 Section 2.3 Example 2 Method 3 Quattro Pro.qpw Page 62 Section 2.4 Investigate Method 2 Fathom.ftm Page 69 Section 2.5 Example 1 Method 3 Fathom.ftm Page 80 Section 2.5 Example 1 Method 4 Excel.xls Page 80 Section 2.5 Example 1 Method 4 Quattro Pro.qpw Page 80 Section 2.5 Example 1 Method 4 TI84p List 1.8Xl Page 80 Section 2.5 Example 1 Method 4 TI84p List 2.8Xl Page 80 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Tech Extension Virtual Algebra Tiles.gsp Page 140 Chapter 3 Tasks Excel.xls Page 180 Chapter 3 Tasks Fathom.ftm Page 180 Chapter 3 Tasks Quattro Pro.qpw Page 180 Chapter 3 Tasks TI84p List 1.8Xl Page 180 Chapter 3 Tasks TI84p List 2.8Xl Page 180 Chapter 3 Tasks TI84p List 3.8Xl Page 180 Chapter 3 Tasks TI84p List 4.8Xl Page 180 Chapter 3 Tasks TI84p List 5.8Xl Page 180 Chapter 4 Section 4.5 Example 3 Method 2.gsp Page 224 Chapter 5 Section 5.1 Example 2 Method 3 Fathom.ftm Page 241 Chapter 6 Section 6.3 Question 10 Fathom.ftm Page 321 Section 6.3 Question 10.gsp Page 321 Chapter 6 Tech Extension.gsp Page 323 Chapter 6 Tech Extension with Slider.gsp Page 323 Chapter 7 Section 7.1 Investigate Method 2.gsp Page 365 Section 7.2 Investigate Method 2.gsp Page 377 Section 7.3 Investigate B Method 2.gsp Page 386 Section 7.4 Investigate Method 2.gsp Page 395 Section 7.4 Example 2 Method 2.gsp Page 397 Section 7.5 Investigate Method 2.gsp Page 402 Section 7.5 Example 1 Method 1.gsp Page 403 Section 7.5 Question 11.gsp 406 POM9S71.8xv Page 365 POM9S72.8xv Page 377 POM9S73.8xv Page 386 POM9S74.8xv Page 395 POM9S75.8xv Page 402 Chapter 85 Chapter 8 Get Ready Triangle Measurements.gsp Page 417 Chapter 8 Get Ready Circle Measurements.gsp Page 417 Section 8.1 Investigate Method 2.gsp Page 419 Section 8.4 Question 16.gsp Page 450 Section 8.5 Question 15.gsp Page 456 Section 8.6 Question 13.gsp Page 461 Section 8.6 Question 13 Alternate Method.gsp Page 461 Section 8.7 Question 17.gsp Page 468 Chapter 9 Section 9.1 Investigate A Method 2.gsp Page 479 Section 9.1 Investigate B Quattro Pro.qpw Page 481 Section 9.1 Investigate B Excel.xls Page 481 Section 9.3 Investigate Method 2 Excel.xls Page 492 Section 9.3 Investigate Method 2 Quattro Pro.qpw Page 492 Section 9.4 Investigate Method 2 Excel.xls Page 499 Section 9.4 Investigate Method 2 Quattro Pro.qpw Page 499 Section 9.5 Investigate Method 2 Excel.xls Page 505 Section 9.5 Investigate Method 2 Quattro Pro.qpw Page 505 Section 9.6 Investigate Method 2 Excel.xls Page 511 Section 9.6 Investigate Method 2 Quattro Pro.qpw Page 511 Section 9.4 Investigate.gsp Extra Section 9.5 and 9.6 Cylinder Investigation With Spin Buttons.xls Extra Section 9.5 and 9.6 Cylinder Investigation.gsp Extra Section 9.5 and 9.6 Cylinder Investigation B.gsp Extra Section 9.5 and 9.6 Cylinder Investigation Instructions.doc Extra |
Chapter 2 Video Tutorial: Using a CBR Principles of Mathematics 9, Section 2.6 Investigate A, Page 88 The CBR, or Calculator Based Ranger, can be used with a TI83+ or TI84+ graphing calculator to collect distance and time data. These data are then displayed as a distance versus time graph. This tutorial shows you ● how to connect the CBR to the calculator 2s6 Using a CBR (Windows Media) Chapter 3 Video Tutorial: Computer Algebra Systems Principles of Mathematics 9, Chapter 3 Algebra Systems, Page 170 CAS001 Turnon Clear (Windows Media) Chapter 6 Video Tutorial: Explore Parallel and Perpendicular Lines Principles of Mathematics 9, Chapter 6 Use Technology, Page 323 The Geometer's Sketchpad® can be used to graph equations, and then, dynamically explore the parameters that affect the graph. The dynamic nature of the software lets you adjust parameters in real time to achieve the desired results. This tutorial shows you ● how to graph an equation 6 Use Technology (Windows Media) Note: You will need the newest version of the Flash Player plug-in to view the animations. |
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These lessons are provided through Texas Instruments, and as such do not necessarily follow the Western and Northern Canadian Protocol The Common Curriculum Framework for Grades K–9 Mathematics. 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.
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7.3 Investigate: Are there patterns in the angles of polygons?
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7.5 Investigate: What are the properties of the midpoints of the sides of a quadrilateral?
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Click on the links below to view a worked example for each of the Key Concepts. Follow the links on our menu to take the quizzes for each section.
1.3 Focus on Connecting
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Chapter 2 Relations
2.1 Hypotheses and Sources of Data
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2.3 Use Scatter Plots to Analyse Data
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Video Tutorial: Creating Scatter Plots Fathom™, Excel®, Quattro Pro® Principles of Mathematics 9, Chapter 2, Section 3, Example 2, Page 60 Using Fathom™ (Windows Media) Adding a Trendline Using Excel® (Windows Media) Adding a Trendline Using Quattro Pro® (Windows Media) Adding a Trendline Note: You will need the newest version of the Flash Player plug-in to view the animations. |
Video Tutorial: Using a CBR Principles of Mathematics 9, Section 2.6 Investigate A, Page 88 The CBR, or Calculator Based Ranger, can be used with a TI83+ or TI84+ graphing calculator to collect distance and time data. These data are then displayed as a distance versus time graph. This tutorial shows you ● how to connect the CBR to the calculator 2s6 Using a CBR (Windows Media) |
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CHAPTER 2 RELATIONS
Section 2.4
7. The table shows the number of music singles, cassettes, and CDs sold in Canada between 1998 and 2004. | ||
Trends in Recording Sales | ||
The Canadian Recording Industry Association charts the sales of various formats of recorded music every month. Click on “archives” for previous tables, some of which include cassette sales. ( http://www.cria.ca/stats.php ) |
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10. The Club of Rome is a group of scientists, teachers, economists, and others who study world issues. | ||
The Limits to Growth | ||
This is an abstract, or summary, of the original book, written by the authors. It is challenging reading, but you may be able to get a good idea of the authors’ predictions by skimming it. ( http://www.clubofrome.org/docs/limits.rtf ) |
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Beyond the Limits to Growth | ||
In this update of the Limits to Growth book, the authors explain why they now feel that their predictions are coming true much earlier than they had originally thought. ( http://www.context.org/ICLIB/IC32/Meadows.htm ) |
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CHAPTER 4 EQUATIONS
Section 4.1, Example 1, Method 2 | ||
A Balanced Solution | ||
Have fun balancing out the elements of the equation in this interactive model. ( http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_324_g_3_t_2.html ) |
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CHAPTER 6 ANALYSING LINEAR RELATIONS
Chapter 6 Opener | ||
The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site | ||
Click on “Getting Started” for lots of information about geocaching, including frequently asked questions. At “Hide and Seek a Cache,” you can enter your postal code to find geocaches in your area. ( http://www.geocaching.com/ ) |
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CHAPTER 7 GEOMETRIC RELATIONS
Section 7.1
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Make a 3-D Hexaflexagon | ||
Follow the instructions and copy the template to make this hexaflexagon. ( http://www.enchantedlearning.com/math/geometry/hexaflexagon/instructions.shtml ) |
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The Fabulous Flexagons | ||
You can scroll down to the instructions for hexaflexagons or start with the triflexagons at the top of the page. ( http://www.murderousmaths.co.uk/games/flex/flexmake.htm ) |
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Polygon Properties | ||
Do you know what a myriagon is? Find out on this page, which gives you all the names for polygon parts and different types of polygons. ( http://www.math.com/tables/geometry/polygons.htm ) |
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Great Buildings | ||
You have lots of choice at this alphabetical list of famous buildings. Look at the ones that interest you, or do an advanced search for “polygon” in one of the descriptive categories. ( http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings.html ) |
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The Sierpinski Triangle | ||
Follow the steps on this Web site to make a Sierpinski triangle. Use the links at the bottom of the page and on the side menu if you want more information. ( http://math.rice.edu/~lanius/fractals ) |
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CHAPTER 8 MEASUREMENT RELATIONSHIPS
Section 8.1 Investigate B
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An Interactive Proof of Pythagoras’ Theorem | ||
In this Java applet, watch the Pythagorean theorem unfolding before your eyes as you read the description of what is happening. ( http://www.sunsite.ubc.ca/LivingMathematics/V001N01/UBCExamples/Pythagoras/pythagoras.html ) |
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3.1 Build Algebraic Models Using Concrete Materials
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Video Tutorial: Using Virtual Algebra Tiles Principles of Mathematics 9, Use Technology, Page 140 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. |
Video Tutorial: Computer Algebra Systems Principles of Mathematics 9, Chapter 3 Algebra Systems, Page 170 CAS001 Turnon Clear (Windows Media) |
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4.1 Solve Simple Equations
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Video Tutorial: Modelling
Using The Geometer's Sketchpad®
Principles of Mathematics 9, Section 4.5 Example 3, Page 224
The Geometer's Sketchpad® can be used to model real-world situations. The dynamic nature of the software lets you adjust parameters in real time to achieve the desired results. This tutorial shows you
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4s5 Example 3 (Windows Media)
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5.1 Direct Variation
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Finding the Slope of a Line Segment
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Video Tutorial: Direct Variation
using Fathom™
Principles of Mathematics 9, Section 5.1 Example 2, Page 240
Fathom™ dynamic statistical software can be used to analyse data using a linear model. This tutorial shows you
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5s1 Example 2 (Windows Media)
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6.1 The Equation of a Line in Slope y-Intercept Form: y = mx + b
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7.1 Angle Relationships in Triangles
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Video Tutorial: Measuring the Exterior Angles of a Triangle
using CabriJr® on a Graphing Calculator
Principles of Mathematics 9, Section 7.1 Investigate, Page 366
CabriJr® can be used on a TI83+ or TI84+ graphing calculator to construct dynamic geometry sketches. This tutorial shows you
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8.1 Apply the Pythagorean Theorem
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8.2 Perimeter and Area of Composite Figures
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8.3 Surface Area and Volume of Prisms and Pyramids
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9.1 Investigate Measurement Concepts
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