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How High Does a Ball Bounce?
 


Activity Overview

Students are introduced to modeling exponential data through an investigation of the rebound heights of a racquetball bouncing. Students use multiple representations to explore aspects of the exponential equation that models the data.

Before the Activity

Download the attached PDF and look over the information on the first page. Download and distribute the attached student TI-Nspire document (.tns file) and student worksheet for use during the activity. A TI-Nspire solution document (.tns file) containing expected student results is also available for download.

During the Activity

Discuss the material from the activity pages and worksheet with students as needed.

After the Activity

Encourage students to summarize what they have learned from completing the activity. If desired, discuss the extension with students.

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Subject Area:
Math : Algebra I : Data Analysis
Math : Algebra I : Exponential Functions

Author:
Texas Instruments

Grade Level:
9-12

Activity Time:
45 Minutes

Device:
TI-Nspire™ CAS, TI-Nspire™

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Software:
TI-Nspire™, TI-Nspire™ CAS

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