Algebra nspirations
This series is ideal for classroom instruction in Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, or for review in Algebra 2. Hosted by Monica Neagoy.

Series Description
For Algebra 1 teachers looking for a video resource that uses Texas Instruments™ TI-Nspire handheld, Algebra Nspirations provides an ideal solution.

 
 
Each program in this series focuses on a key topic in algebra and uses real-world examples to explore these topics. In addition, Math Labs allow for hands-on exploration of these topics.

OTHER PRODUCTS Algebra Applications - Algebra at your Fingertips
 
 
 

Linear Functions
In this program TI graphing calculators are used to explore the nature of linear functions. Examples ranging from air travel, construction, engineering, and space travel provide real-world examples for discovering algebraic concepts. All examples are solved algebraically and then reinforced through the use of TI-nspire. Algebra teachers looking to integrate hand-held technology to the their instruction will benefit greatly from this series.

Concepts explored: Standard form, slope-intercept form, point-slope form, solving linear equa-tions

Grades: 7-12+

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Linear Functions
Global warming is a concerning in our society today. Scientists have stated that people are causing it by burning fossil fuels and cutting down forests. In this video M4M exercises the prediction of CO2 level in our atmosphere. T1-Nspire calculator has a powerful feature called linear regression that makes the prediction easier to calculate.
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Nspiration Quadratic Functions Nspiration Variables and Functions Nspiration Functions and Relations
Quadratic Functions: Why x^2 expression was chosen? M4M professor’s Monica Neagoy, Ph.D. explains it and also shows how T1-Nspire makes your life easier by graphing complex equations. Variables, Equations, and Functions: Have you ever wondered the origin of algebraic notation? And why we use it? Watch this video and you will understand. Functions and Relations: Hands-on examples of graphing simple functions. It also improves your mathematic vocabulary and notations
 
 

Quadratic Functions, Equations, and Graphs
In this program the TI-Nspire is used to explore the nature of quadratic functions. Examples ranging from space travel and projectile motion provide real-world examples for discovering algebraic concepts. All examples are solved graphically. The teacher’s guide provides all keystrokes shown in the video, as well as providing support for TI-84 users. Algebra teachers looking to integrate hand-held technology into their instruction will benefit greatly from this series.

Concepts explored: Quadratic functions and equations, standard form, graphing quadratic equations, solving quadratic equations graphically

Grades: 7-12+

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Quadratic Functions
Why x^2 was chosen? What is the meaning of containing squares? These are few questions that M4M professor’s Monica Neagoy, Ph.D. explains and also shows how T1-Nspire makes your life easier by graphing complex equations.
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Nspiration Linear Function Nspiration Variables and Functions Nspiration Function and Relations
Linear Functions: How can you predict CO2 level in our atmosphere? Using T1-Nspire calculator. Variables, Equations, and Functions: Have you ever wondered the origin of algebraic notation? And why we use it? Watch this video and you will understand. Function and Relations: Hands-on examples of graphing simple functions. It also improves your mathematic vocabulary and notations.
 
 

Variables, Equations, and Functions: The Foundation of Algebra
In this program the TI-Nspire is used to explore the nature of variables, equations, and functions. Part history of math and part exploration into the fundamentals of algebra, this program answers some fundamental questions about the nature of algebra. In addition, problems that involve linear and quadratic equations are solved using the TI-Nspire graphing calculator. Algebra teachers looking to integrate hand-held technology into their instruction will benefit greatly from this series.

Concepts explored: Variables, equations, functions, formulas, linear functions and equations, quadratic functions and equations, solving equations graphically

Grades: 7-12+

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Variables and Equations
Have you ever wondered the origin of algebraic notation? And why we use it? Watch this video and you will understand. Algebra was developed by Babylonians. It was basically oral rather than written. When written it was not described as symbols as we know today but described in words. Learn more watching this video or visiting M4M store at Linear Functions and Equations
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Nspiration Quadratic Functions Nspiration Linear Function Nspiration Inequalities
Quadratic Functions: Why x^2 expression was chosen? M4M professor’s Monica Neagoy, Ph.D. explains it and also shows how T1-Nspire makes your life easier by graphing complex equations. Linear Functions: How can you predict CO2 level in our atmosphere? Using T1-Nspire calculator. Inequalities: How many students a yoga class business woman needs each day to make a profit?
 
 

Functions and Relations
Functions are relationships among quantities that change. Written and hosted by internationally acclaimed math educator Dr. Monica Neagoy, this video explores definition, vocabulary, and notation, distinguishes the concept of function from a general relation, and integrates the TI-Nspire in the dynamic exploration of the multiple representations of functions, while simultaneously connecting them to real-world contexts.

Concepts explored: functions, relations, equations, quadratic functions, linear functions, multiple representations

Grades: 7-12+

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Functions and Relations
This video provides you hands-on examples of graphing simple functions. It also improves your mathematic vocabulary and notations. Do you want to learn more visit M4M store at Functions and Relations
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Nspiration Inequalities Nspiration Linear Function Nspiration Variables and Functions
Inequalities: How many students a yoga class business woman needs each day to make a profit? Linear Functions: How can you predict CO2 level in our atmosphere? Using T1-Nspire calculator. Variables, Equations, and Functions: Have you ever wondered the origin of algebraic notation? And why we use it? Watch this video and you will understand.
 
 

Inequalities
Used in just about any industry, inequalities, like equations, are fundamental building blocks of algebra. Written and hosted by internationally acclaimed mathematics educator Dr. Monica Neagoy, this video explores inequalities—concepts, properties, solutions and notations— connects them to real-world contexts, and uses the TI-Nspire to make the algebra meaningful.

Concepts explored: Equations, inequalities

Grades: 7-12+

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Inequalities
How many students a yoga class business woman needs each day to make a profit? Sometimes the real life situation requires us to come up with solutions right away which are the case of a new yoga business woman. Watch this video with us and find out how to calculate it using T1-Spire calculator.
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Nspiration Quadratic Functions Nspiration Functions and Relations Nspiration Linear Function
Quadratic Functions: Why x^2 expression was chosen? M4M professor’s Monica Neagoy, Ph.D. explains it and also shows how T1-Nspire makes your life easier by graphing complex equations. Functions and Relations: Hands-on examples of graphing simple functions. It also improves your mathematic vocabulary and notations. Linear Functions: How can you predict CO2 level in our atmosphere? Using T1-Nspire calculator.
 
 

Data Analysis and Probability
What are the two meanings of statistics? What does it really mean that an event has a 50% probability of occurring? Why are data analysis and probability always taught to-gether? Written and hosted by internationally acclaimed math educator Dr. Monica Neagoy, this video answers these questions and addresses fundamental concepts such as the law of large numbers and the notion of regression analysis. Both engaging inves-tigations are based on true stories and real data, utilize different Nspire applications, and model the seamless connection among various problem representations.

Concepts explored: statistics, data analysis, regression analysis

Grades: 7-12+

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Data Analysis and Probability
Data analysis and Probability - What does it really mean that an event has a 50% probability of occurring? Why are data analysis and probability always taught to-gether?
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Nspiration Linear Function Nspiration Variables and Functions Nspiration Function and Relations
Linear Functions: How can you predict CO2 level in our atmosphere? Using T1-Nspire calculator. Variables, Equations, and Functions: Have you ever wondered the origin of algebraic notation? And why we use it? Watch this video and you will understand. Function and Relations: Hands-on examples of graphing simple functions. It also improves your mathematic vocabulary and notations.
 
 

Exponents and Exponential Functions
Almost everyone has an intuitive understanding that exponential growth means rapid growth. Written and hosted by internationally acclaimed math educator Dr. Monica Nea-goy, this video builds on students’ intuitive notions, explores exponential notation, and analyzes properties of exponential function graphs, with the help of TI-Nspire features such as sliders and graph transformations. Using exponential functions to model finance applications and a Newton’s law of cooling problem further help students build a solid foundation for these fundamental algebraic concepts.

Concepts explored: functions, exponents, exponential functions

Grades: 7-12+

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Exponents and Exponential Functions
Exponents and Exponential Functions - Using exponential functions to model finance applications and a Newton’s law of cooling problem further help students build a solid foundation for these fundamental algebraic concepts
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Data Analysis and Probability. What does it really mean that an event has a 50% probability of occurring? Why are data analysis and probability always taught to-gether? Variables, Equations, and Functions: Have you ever wondered the origin of algebraic notation? And why we use it? Watch this video and you will understand. Solving Systems of Equations. Written and hosted by internationally acclaimed math educator Dr. Monica Neagoy, this video introduces students to systems of linear equations in two or three unknowns.
 
 

Solving Systems of Equations
Written and hosted by internationally acclaimed math educator Dr. Monica Neagoy, this video introduces students to systems of linear equations in two or three unknowns. To solve these systems, the host illustrates a variety of methods: four involve the TI-Nspire (spreadsheet, graphs and geometry, matrices and nSolve) and two are the classic algebraic methods known as substitution and elimination, also called the linear combinations method. The video ends with a summary of the three possible types of solutions.

Concepts explored: equations, linear equations, linear systems

Grades: 7-12+

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Solving Systems of Equations
Solving Systems of Equations. Written and hosted by internationally acclaimed math educator Dr. Monica Neagoy, this video introduces students to systems of linear equations in two or three unknowns.
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Exponents and Exponential Functions - Using exponential functions to model finance applications and a Newton’s law of cooling problem further help students build a solid foundation for these fundamental algebraic concepts Rational Functions and Expressions . After briefly reviewing the concept of inverse variation, this video explores Boyle’s law, a real world example of an inversely proportional relationship between pressure and volume of a gas. Function and Relations: Hands-on examples of graphing simple functions. It also improves your mathematic vocabulary and notations.
 
 

Rational Functions and Expressions
After briefly reviewing the concept of inverse variation, this video explores Boyle’s law, a real world example of an inversely proportional relationship between pressure and volume of a gas. Written and hosted by internationally acclaimed math educator Dr. Monica Neagoy, it goes on to examine similarities and differences among rational functions and numbers. Finally, it takes a look at rational functions graphs and ends with a delightful example merging Euclidean and ana-lytic geometry, thanks to the TI-Nspire technology.

Concepts explored: functions, rational expressions, rational functions, asymptotes

Grades: 7-12+

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Rational Functions and Expressions
Rational Functions and Expressions. After briefly reviewing the concept of inverse variation, this video explores Boyle’s law, a real world example of an inversely proportional relationship between pressure and volume of a gas.
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Nspiration Linear Function Nspiration Variables and Functions Nspiration Function and Relations
Function and Relations: Hands-on examples of graphing simple functions. It also improves your mathematic vocabulary and notations. Exponents and Exponential Functions: Using exponential functions to model finance applications and a Newton’s law of cooling problem. Inequalities: How many students a yoga class business woman needs each day to make a profit?
 
 

Logarithms and Logarithmic Functions
This video begins with the historical invention of logarithms that forever changed the world of computation—until the advent of calculators more than 300 years later. Written and hosted by internationally acclaimed math educator Dr. Monica Neagoy, it proceeds to derive the properties of logs, examine logarithmic functions and graphs, and finally explore the well-known Richter logarithmic scale.

Concepts explored: functions and inverse functions, logarithms, exponential functions, logarithmic functions.

Grades: 7-12+

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Logarithms and Logarithmic Functions
Logarithms and Logarithmic Functions. This video begins with the historical invention of logarithms that forever changed the world of computation—until the advent of calculators more than 300 years later.
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Exponents and Exponential Functions: This video builds on students’ intuitive notions, explores exponential notation, and analyzes properties of exponential function graphs, with the help of TI-Nspire features such as sliders and graph transformations. Variables, Equations, and Functions: Have you ever wondered the origin of algebraic notation? And why we use it? Watch this video and you will understand. Function and Relations: Hands-on examples of graphing simple functions. It also improves your mathematic vocabulary and notations.