Maths Motivators: Book B: Non-Linear Graphs and Calculus

Maths Motivators: Book B: Non-Linear Graphs and Calculus

By Nicolla Eagar

Time pressures often dissuade teachers from incorporating activities into senior mathematics classrooms that are student centred or simply different from the “tried and true”.

This two-book series provides some respite from traditional textbook exercises by offering inspired and engaging approaches for introducing, teaching, revising and assessing core concepts in senior mathematics. Included are independent exercises to establish fundamental skills, collaborative activities to promote classroom discussion and further understanding, and revision assignments that will serve to highlight areas of strengths and weaknesses. This is a must have resource for busy teachers of senior mathematics wanting to inject some energy and innovative approaches into their teaching practices.

Contents of Book B:

Introduction
Notes

Part Three: Non-Linear Graphs

• Introduction to Non-Linear Graphs
• Terminology Task
• Graphics Calculator Investigations
• Mix & Match ­– Parabolas
• Mystery Cubic
• Human Bingo
• Hyperbola Connect Four
• An Introduction to Exponential Functions
• Mix & Match ƒ – Logarithmic Graphs
• Graphing Pictionary
• Mystery Heads
• Revision Assignments – Non-Linear Graphs
• Solutions

Part Four: Calculus

• Introduction to Calculus
• What Do Alexander the Great and Kermit The Frog have in Common?
• What Can Go Up the Chimney Down but not Down the Chimney Up?
• Assemble the Story
• Sorting Cards
• When is a Door not a Door?
• Differentiation versus Integration
• Connect Four
• Human Bingo
• Revision Assignments – Calculus
• Solutions

Age Suitability: 11+

ISBN-10: 1927172195
ISBN-13: 978-1927172193