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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 .
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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