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Mathematics lessons for IB® Diploma Programme

Applications and Interpretation | Functions

Which Garage is Better

Objectives

  • Students will find the solution to a system of linear equations by hand.
  • Students will use the TI-Nspire CX II to graph a linear system in two variables and find the intersection point(s).
  • Students will create and graph linear piecewise functions.
  • Students will try to make a connection with how to understand these topics in IB Mathematics courses and on their final assessments.

Vocabulary

  • linear system
  • piecewise function

About the Lesson

Students will find the solution to a system of linear equations by hand. They will use the TI-Nspire™ CX II to graph a linear system in two variables and find the intersection point(s). Finally, they will create and graph linear piecewise functions.