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Activity Booklets

These activity books are a collection of One Lesson Wonders - small activities using a graphics calculator, that can be done in a single lesson, and provide a rich learning experience. Please download your free copy below.

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Activities from the books mentioned below have been extracted and grouped into 4 categories. This grid is provided to help you choose quickly the activities you are looking for. All materials are free.

Simply click on the the white boxes. If you would like the entire booklets, they can be found below.

Algebra :: Year 7-8

To save a copy of the activity (.pdf), simply right-click on the link and choose the 'save' option.

 

Title

Topics covered

Guess my rule

plotting points, linear functions, interpreting graphs

Describing an additive pattern (linear)

table of values, linear functions, plotting points, interpreting graphs

Checking Equivalence

table of values, setting a numerical value to a variable

Crossing the River

Problem solving, patterning, multiple representation, restricting domain

Breaking Even

table of values, linear functions, plotting points, points of intersection

Using Pythagoras to find the best position

Pythagoras' theorem, table of values, optimisation, interpreting graphs

Algebra :: Year 9-10

To save a copy of the activity (.pdf), simply right-click on the link and choose the 'save' option.

 

Title

Topics covered

Learning About Quadratics Equations Through Programming

Solving quadratic equations, discriminant, quadratic formula, programming, problem solving

Breaking Even

table of values, linear functions, plotting points, points of intersection

Checking Equivalence

table of values, setting a numerical value to a variable

Composite Functions

functions, composite of functions

How Good was Bob Beamon?

Linear functions, informal data analysis, gradient

Skateboard Ramp

Quadratic functions

Algebra :: Year 11-12

To save a copy of the activity (.pdf), simply right-click on the link and choose the 'save' option.

 

Title

Topics covered

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

Related program

9850 (.cat) or 9860 (.g1r)

Introduction to area beneath curves. Program helps with calculating graphically rectangular summations to approx area.

How Good was Bob Beamon?

Linear functions, informal data analysis, gradient

Learning About Quadratics Equations Through Programming

Solving quadratic equations, discriminant, quadratic formula, programming, problem solving

Families of Polar Curves

Polar coordinates, families of polar curves, properties of trigonometric functions

Composite Functions

functions, composite of functions

Using Program for Integration

Integration, Riemann sums, limits, programming

Financial Mathematics

Recursive sequences, annuities, simple and compound interest,reducible interest

Köchel Numbers and the Age of Mozart

Linear relationships, residual plot, line of good fit, sampling, predicting

Parabolic Motion Reborn

Parametric equations, and the application of mathematics

Slope of Tangent

Slope of tangents, limits

Skateboard Ramp

Quadratic functions

Integration - using the 'Area so far' Function

Area under a curve, integration, collecting and modelling data

Data Logging and Cooling Curves

Data logging, exponential functions, transformation of functions, mathematical modelling

The Exponential Function and its Derivative

Exponential functions, derivatives, graphical and tabular forms

Exploring Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions

Trigonometric functions, graphical representations, derivatives

Kepler's Law

Modelling data, power variation, straightening data with logarithms, residual plots

The Love Bug Virus

Exponential functions, modelling real data

Number :: Year 7-8

To save a copy of the activity (.pdf), simply right-click on the link and choose the 'save' option.

 

Title

Topics covered

Fiddling with Fibonacci

Fibonacci numbers, recursion, graphs, table of values

My New Car

scatterplot, percentages, loans

The Old Swamp

arithmetic and geometric sequence

Pay Clerk

pay (both normal and overtime), tax

Number :: Year 9-10

To save a copy of the activity (.pdf), simply right-click on the link and choose the 'save' option.

 

Title

Topics covered

Compound Interest

recursion, logarithms, graphs

My New Car

scatterplot, percentages, loans

The Old Swamp

arithmetic and geometric sequence

Fiddling with Fibonacci

Fibonacci numbers, recursion, graphs, table of values

Understanding Compound Interest

recursion, compound interest

Understanding Simple Interest

recursion, equations, table of values

Financial Maths

recursion, annuities, simple and compound interest, reducible interest

Pay Clerk

pay (both normal and overtime), tax

Comparing Compound & Simple Interest

simple and compound interest, table of values, functions

You may also like to see our online PD movies about teaching maths

Number :: Year 11-12

To save a copy of the activity (.pdf), simply right-click on the link and choose the 'save' option.

 

Title

Topics covered

Compound Interest

recursion, logarithms, graphs

The Old Swamp

arithmetic and geometric sequence

Fiddling with Fibonacci

Fibonacci numbers, recursion, graphs, table of values

Financial Maths

recursion, annuities, simple and compound interest, reducible interest

Pay Clerk

pay (both normal and overtime), tax

Comparing Compound & Simple Interest

simple and compound interest, table of values, functions

Understanding Simple Interest

recursion, equations, table of values

Understanding Compound Interest

recursion, compound interest

Jane & Mick's Investments

annuities

Measurement :: Year 7-8

To save a copy of the activity (.pdf), simply right-click on the link and choose the 'save' option.

 

Title

Topics covered

Making Decisions About Accuracy

functions, table of values, Pythagoras' Theorem

Extending the Fencing Problem

maximising, functions, table of values, area

Making a Better Mower Engine

volume, functions

Pythagoras for Best Position

Pythagoras' Theorem, functions, graphs

Extending the Open Box Problem

maximising, functions, table of values, volume

Measurement :: Year 9-10

To save a copy of the activity (.pdf), simply right-click on the link and choose the 'save' option.

 

Title

Topics covered

Errors in Measuring

trigonometry, area, volume, table of values

Making Decisions About Accuracy

functions, table of values, Pythagoras' Theorem

Maximising Using Trigonometry

trigonometry, table of values

Extending the Open Box Problem

maximising, functions, table of values, volum

Pythagoras for Best Position

Pythagoras' Theorem, functions, graphs

The Days are Getting Longer

trigonometric graphs, functions

Extending the Fencing Problem

maximising, functions, table of values, area

Exploring Sine Functions

trigonometric graph, functions

Modelling Beats

trigonometric graph, functions, problem solving

Making a Better Mower Engine

volume, functions

Measurement :: Year 11-12

To save a copy of the activity (.pdf), simply right-click on the link and choose the 'save' option.

 

Title

Topics covered

Making Decisions About Accuracy

functions, table of values, Pythagoras' Theorem

Errors in Measuring

trigonometry, area, volume, table of values

Maximising Using Trigonometry

trigonometry, table of values

Making a Better Mower Engine

volume, functions

Pythagoras for Best Position

Pythagoras' Theorem, functions, graphs

Extending the Open Box Problem

maximising, functions, table of values, volume

Extending the Fencing Problem

maximising, functions, table of values, area

The Days are Getting Longer

trigonometric graphs, functions

The Steamboat Problem

trigonometric graph, functions

Exploring Sine Functions

trigonometric graph, functions

Modelling Beats

trigonometric graph, functions, problem solving

Integral Areas & Volumes

trigonometry, circles, volume, functions

Chance/Data :: Year 7-8

To save a copy of the activity (.pdf), simply right-click on the link and choose the 'save' option.

 

Title

Topics covered

Drawing & Using Histograms

data entry, histograms, analysis of data

Histograms

class data, midpoints, frequency histograms & ploygons, relative frequencies

Measuring the Centre of Distribution

data entry, histograms, mean, mode, median

Storing Results in Lists

Data entry, calculator use, programming

Raindrops Falling on my Head

randomness, simulation, experimental probability

Chance/Data :: Year 9-10

To save a copy of the activity (.pdf), simply right-click on the link and choose the 'save' option.

 

Title

Topics covered

Drawing & Using Histograms

data entry, histograms, analysis of data

Histograms

class data, midpoints, frequency histograms & ploygons, relative frequencies

Measuring the Centre of Distribution

data entry, histograms, mean, mode, median

Measuring the Spread of Distribution

interquartile range, median, box-and-whisker plots

Experimenting with Random Samples

box-and-whisker plots, samples & populations, mean, randomness, simulation

Relative Frequency & Probability

randomness, experimental probability, relative frequency, simulation

Quality Control with Balloons

probabilty, functions

Raindrops Falling on my Head

randomness, simulation, experimental probability

Storing Results in Lists

Data entry, calculator use, programming

Chance/Data :: Year 11-12

To save a copy of the activity (.pdf), simply right-click on the link and choose the 'save' option.

 

Title

Topics covered

Drawing & Using Histograms

data entry, histograms, analysis of data

Histograms

class data, midpoints, frequency histograms & ploygons, relative frequencies

Measuring the Centre of Distribution

data entry, histograms, mean, mode, median

Measuring the Spread of Distribution

interquartile range, median, box-and-whisker plots

Experimenting with Random Samples

box-and-whisker plots, samples & populations, mean, simulation

Quality Control with Balloons

probabilty, functions

Relative Frequency & Probability

randomness, experimental probability, relative frequency, simulation

Storing Results in Lists

data entry, calculator use, programming

Raindrops Falling on my Head

randomness, simulation, experimental probability

45 Single Lessons

These activities were used as part of a state-wide professional development workshop series in Victoria, and many have been trialed extensively with teachers and students.

Complete booklet (.pdf, 347kb)

Enhancing Learning with a Graphics Calculator

An excellent publication with 19 OLW's from multiple authors from across Australia. Edited by Anthony Harradine, Barry Kissane and Gary O'Brien.

Complete booklet (.pdf, 1.08mb)

 

Mathematical Interactions

Five books written by Anthony Harradine and Barry Kissane, and cover the 5 core topics in the syllabus.

Complete 5 booklets in 1 file (.pdf, 7.04mb) - no programs

Related material

  • data and programs (.zip, 6kb)

 

Complete package in 1 folder (.zip, 6.33mb) - 5 individual books and related programs

 

Five Individual Booklets (.pdf)

Here are the 5 books in separate .pdf files. Please right-click the link and choose the save option.

  • Getting Started (1.73mb)
  • Algebraic Modelling (499kb)
  • Data & Probability (1.58mb)
  • Financial Maths (1.8mb)
  • Measurement (1.48mb)

 

Related material

  • data and programs (.zip, 6kb)

 



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