First Steps with TI-Nspire

Appendix: Multiple Representations

Go to Town with Data Collection

Return to the Geometry page and drag the circumference in as far as you can.

Review the data in the spreadsheet.

Review the diameter/circumference scatter plot, using Zoom–Datato update the window settings.

A linear relationship

Fit a Straight Line

From the Analyze menu choose Add Movable Line. Drag it into place to fit the plotted points.

To tidy the function, choose Lock Intercept at Zero from the Analyze menu.

Also review the radius/area scatter plot. Using Zoom– Data here will create a dramatic change!

Moving a straight line by hand

Not a linear relationship!

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