The SimCalc MathWorlds™ Curriculum
Bring your Algebra class to life—allow students an opportunity to explore and personalize core algebraic concepts through analyzing the mathematics of motion. Activities range from Pre-Algebra through Pre-Calculus topics.

MathWorlds allows you to make or adjust mathematical functions that control two kinds of motions—vertical ("elevators"), or horizontal ("cars"). In this set of sample activities, you work with Position functions—which describe motions—either graphically, by manipulating segments using HotSpots, or textually or by entering an Algebraic formula of the type y=mx+b. Various tools will help you study the functions and their motions in more detail, such as dropping Marks, stepping through the motions, re scaling or scrolling the views of the graphs and motions.

SimCalc MathWorlds™ for the TI 73 Explorer ™ and 83/84-Plus Graphing Calculators
SimCalc MathWorlds™ for your hand-held device. Students will explore and edit functions and can continuously re-animate their objects.

SimCalc MathWorlds™ for the Computer
SimCalc MathWorlds™ for your PC or Macintosh computer. Students will explore and edit functions and can continuously re-animate their objects.

SimCalc MathWorlds™ for the TI-Navigator™
SimCalc MathWorlds™ works in conjunction with TI-Navigator™ to bring your classroom to new levels of connectivity and exploration. The teacher utilizes the computer software to send and collect functions to and from student calculators, while students explore and edit functions on their hand-held device.


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