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Interactive Examples

Use the links in the table of contents below to activate interactive examples of many of the concepts covered in Mathematics 11.

CHAPTER 1

Section # Description Student Text pgs.
1.1 Sierpinski Triangle – this example illustrates the first six stages in the development of the Sierpinski Triangle. p. 16, F
1.1 Midpoints of a Triangle – this example allows students to investigate the pattern that develops when the midpoints of the sides of a triangle are joined in a repeated manner. p. 20, Example 4
1.1 Chords in Circle – this example allows students to construct and change the position of chords in a circle to allow them to determine how they must be positioned to create the maximum number of sections for a given number of chords. p. 22, #8
1.3U Diagonals in a Polygon – this example constructs the diagonals of a polygon each time the number of sides are increased. p. 35, #4
1.7 Sierpinski Triangle – this example illustrates the first six stages in the development of the Sierpinski Triangle. p. 59, #17
1.8 Compound Interest Spreadsheet – this example calculates the amount/present value for a given principal/amount, interest rate and time period. The yearly balance in the account is displayed p.66, Example 1

 

CHAPTER 2

Section # Description Student Text pgs.
2.4 Compound Interest Spreadsheet – this example calculates the amount for a given principal, interest rate and time period. The yearly balance in the account is displayed p. 127, #6
2.5 Annuity Spreadsheet – this example calculates the amount of an annuity for a given payment, interest rate and time period. The yearly balance in the account is displayed p. 129, Part 1
2.5 Amortization Table – this example calculates the life of a loan for a given principal, payment and interest rate. The yearly balance for the loan is displayed. p. 131, Part 2
2.7 Future Value of an Annuity – this example calculates the future value of an annuity for a given payment, rate and time period. The future amount of each payment is mapped out and then totaled. p. 145, Part 1
2.8 Present Value of an Annuity – this example calculates the present value of an annuity for a given payment, rate and time period. The present value of each payment is mapped out and then totaled. p. 156, Part 1

 

CHAPTER 3

Section # Description Student Text pgs.
3.2 Linear Function Calculator – this example allows the user to define a linear function of the form f(x) = ax + b. When a value of x is specified the value of the function is calculated. p. 231, Key Ideas

 

CHAPTER 5

Section # Description Student Text pgs.
5.2 Angles In Standard Position Plotter – this example allows the user to explore angles in standard position. An angle is entered and it is draw on a grid. p. 420, Example 1
5.3 Circular Functions – this example allows
the user to see how the graphs of y = sin x, y = cos x and y = tan x are related to the points on a unit circle. As a point move around the circle, the trig ratio in question is related to the points position and the function is graphed.
p. 426, Think, Do, Discuss

 

CHAPTER 6

Section # Description Student Text pgs.
6.1 Triangle Solver – this example allows the user to see various oblique triangles solved using the sine and cosine laws.
The steps in the solution are show for each case.
p. 506, Example 1a

 

CHAPTER 7U

Section # Description Student Text pgs.
7.1 U Spirograph – this example allows the user to explore the locus definition similar to SpirographÄ. A small circle is rotated inside a larger circle. The path of a point on the small circle is traced out. p. 16, F
7.1 U Locus of centers of circles inscribed in an angle – this example allows the user to explore the locus of the centers of circles that are inscribed in a given angle. p. 20, Example 4
7.1 U Locus of points equidistant from 2 points – this example allows the user to explore a simple locus definition. Two points are given, and the locus of points that are equidistant from the 2 points is generated. p. 22, #8
7.2 U Locus Definition of a circle – this example allows the user to see animated examples of how to use the locus definition to develop the equation of a circle. p. 35, #4
7.4 U The locus definition of an ellipse – this example allows the user to explore the locus definition of an ellipse. An ellipse is generated using PF1 + PF2 = constant and by paperfolding. p. 35, #4
7.6 U The locus definition of a parabola – this example allows the user to explore the locus definition of a parabola. Parabolas are constructed by using PF = PD and by paperfolding. p. 35, #4
7.6 U Finding equation of a parabola given focus and directrix – this example allows the user to see see animated examples of how to use the locus definition to develop the equation of a parabola. p. 35, #4
7.7 U Parabolic mirror – this example allows the user to explore the reflective properties of parabolas. Light rays can be drawn and moved and the reflected path can be seen. The shape of the parabola can also be altered. p. 35, #4
7.7 U Elliptical mirror – this example allows the user to explore the reflective properties of ellipses. Light rays can be drawn and moved and the reflected path can be seen. The shape of the ellipse can also be altered. p. 35, #4
7.9 U The locus definition of a hyperbola – this example allows the user to explore the locus definition of a hyperbola. A hyperbola is generated using |PF1 - PF2| = constant, and by paperfolding. Also a real life example of a hyperbola is explored in interference patterns in waves. p. 59, #17

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