The Classic Box Problem - Exploration
Math: Precalculus: Functions and Graphs
Math: AP Precalculus: Polynomial and Rational Functions
Math: Precalculus: Polynomial, Power, and Rational Functions
9-12
45 Minutes
TI-Nspire™ CX
TI-Nspire™ Apps for iPad®
TI-Nspire™ CX series
5.4
Lessons
TNS
The Classic Box Problem - Exploration
Activity Overview
This lesson takes a classic optimization problem and uses the dynamic linking capabilities to visualize the problem in multiple representations: diagramatic, geometric, graphic, numeric.
Objectives
- Students will use multiple linked graphical, geometric (2D and 3D), and numeric representations to model a classic optimization problem.
About the Lesson
The Box Problem Exploration TNS document takes a classic optimization problem and uses the dynamic linking capabilities of TI-Nspire to enact the problem in multiple representations: diagramatic, geometric, graphic, numeric.
*Note: This activity contains an optional AP Practice Questions document for those students preparing for the AP Precalculus Exam.
Math: Precalculus: Functions and Graphs
Math: AP Precalculus: Polynomial and Rational Functions
Math: Precalculus: Polynomial, Power, and Rational Functions
9-12
45 Minutes
TI-Nspire™ CX
TI-Nspire™ Apps for iPad®
TI-Nspire™ CX series
5.4
Lessons
TNS
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