EZ Math

This set of 9 stations helps students review the use of many important features of the graphing calculator (e.g. entering functions, setting a viewing window, finding zeros and points of intersection, setting and using a table). There are 9 activities/problems which could be used as stations ... or, give each pair of students a problem then have them "be the teacher," presenting their problem to the class. A complete and thorough answer key, including teaching tips and discussion points for eac

This is an introductory activity to the graphs of sine and cosine. Students find values of sine and cosine in ten-degree increments on a calculator, then plot the values. This is tedious but really pays off with students coming up with a lot of the key features and characteristics of the graphs on their own. They get a feel for the actual "shape" of the waves. (Note: This is best if students don't know about the 'wave' nature of these graphs. Discourage them from graphing on the calculator!) Ste