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TI-NSPIRE APPLICATIONS FOR
THE COMMON CORE
Howard A Stern
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Common Core is coming
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Not Just the Standards
Algebra Functions Modeling Geometry Statistics
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But Also the Practices Make sense of problems and persevere in solving
them Reason abstractly and quantitatively. Construct viable arguments and critique the
reasoning of others. Model with mathematics. Use appropriate tools strategically. Attend to precision. Look for and make use of structure. Look for and express regularity in repeated
reasoning.
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Particularly suited to Nspire Construct viable arguments and critique
the reasoning of others. Model with mathematics. Use appropriate tools strategically. Look for and make use of structure.
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Viable Arguments
As an end goal As a means of formative assessment.
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Argument Does Not Mean Rant
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Use student thinking to discover misconceptions
Use student understanding as a guide Push them to make connections
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Modeling
Mixing the four modes (graphical, textual, symbolic, and tabular)
Take mathematical action on a mathematical object and observe the mathematical consequences.
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Use appropriate tools
Almost all handheld activies involve some level of strategic use of appropriate tools.
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Structure
Table view Function rules Ability to drag and drop objects to
organize the display
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But …
How do we use Nspire apps to encourage these practices.
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distributive_property.tns
On page 1.2 grab and drag points a, b, and c and come up with three observations about the relation to the expressions in blue.
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Possible discussion points Why is sign of b + c more important than
individual b and c? Does order of a, b, and c on the number
line matter? Did you try all combinations of positives
and negatives?
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CCSS?
Students will look for regularity in repeated reasoning
Students will use appropriate tools strategically
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Points_on_a_Line.tns
On page 1.2 observe the horizontal and vertical changes you must make to point A to get it to point B.
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Possible discussion points Does direction matter? (moving both
distance AND direction) When moving, for example, up 7, is it
okay to call it “positive 7?” How about “plus 7?”
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CCSS?
Students will look for regularity in repeated reasoning
Students will use appropriate tools strategically
Students will model with mathematics
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Simple_Inequalities.tns
Observe effect of dragging point P (below the number line) and changing the relationship symbol (upper left corner of symbol box)
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Possible discussion points What changes and what stays the same
as you drag screen objects? What is the significance of the open or
closed circle?
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CCSS?
Students will look for regularity in repeated reasoning
Students will use appropriate tools strategically
Students will look for and make use of structure
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How_Many_Solutions.tns
Rotate and translate line 2 What do you observe about the number
of intersections or points in common with line 1?
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Possible discussion points Remind about relationship between
“slope” and “rate of change.” How do you KNOW when lines are
parallel? What is the difference between “answer”
and “solution?”
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CCSS?
Students will look for regularity in repeated reasoning
Students will use appropriate tools strategically
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Function_Notation.tns
Drag the number line points on pages 1.2, 1.3, and 1.4 and observe the effects on the “function machine.”
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Possible discussion points What do “x” and “f(x)” symbolize? What is the relationship between
function notation and simply evaluating expressions at given points?
Is y=[expression] always the same as f(x)=[expression]
What is the difference between the 2s in f(2)=y and f(x)=2
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CCSS?
Students will look for regularity in repeated reasoning
Students will use appropriate tools strategically
Students will reason abstractly and quantitatively
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Wrapping up
Many of us have already been using Common Core practices
A focus on how we ask questions is almost always appropriate
Technology can, but does not always, enhance our lessons
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Thank you for attending
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Activities used may all be downloaded from MathNspired (TI website)
I don’t always talk maths, but welcome twitter followers @mathmtcs
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