Tools for the Math Classroom
Transformation 2013 is proud to provide STEM educators a variety of tools to enhance and broaden experiences in science, technology, engineering and math.
Powered by National Instrument’s LabVIEW and developed in conjunction with Transformation 2013, the Virtual Instruments (VIs) provide opportunites for rigorous math and science concepts to come alive. Educators, students, parents and community members are invited to download the VI to enhance the learning experience.
To utilize the VIs, version 8.5 or newer of LabVIEW or the LabVIEW Run Time Engine (RTE) must be installed on the computer. The LabVIEW RTE can be downloaded by choosing the appropriate operating system below. Once downloaded, the RTE must be installed on the computer where the VIs will be utilized.
Instructions for downloading the LabVIEW RTE and the VIs
LabVIEW RTE 8.5 (Windows 2000/Vista/XP)
CircleSphere| CircleSphere activity | This VI calculates circumference and area of a circle given its radius. It also calculates the surface area and volume of a sphere with the same radius. The circle and sphere are displayed as well. | CircleSphere VI |
| Targeted TEKS:Geometry: 2A,B 3B 4 5A,B 6A,C 7A 8A,D,E 9C 10A | (Windows) | |
| CircleSphereReadme.pdf | (Mac) |
Distance Formula
| Distance Formula activity | This VI calculates the distance between two points, (x1, y1) and (x2,y2) using the distance formula. The two points are graphed and connected by a line segment whose length is the calculated distance. | Distance Formula VI |
| Targeted TEKS:Geometry: 2A,B 3B 4 5A,B 6A,C 7A 8A,D,E 9C 10A | (Windows) | |
| Distance Formula build instructions | (Mac) | |
| Distance Formula Readme.pdf |
Graphing Sine
| Graphing Sine classroom activity | This VI illustrates the relationship between algebraic and graphic representations of transformations of the Sine function. This VI graphs a sinusoid function y=C+AsinB(x-D), where the parameters A through D control the vertical displacement, amplitude, frequency, and phase displacement of the graph. | Graphing Sine VI |
| Targeted TEKS:IPC 5APhysics 8A, C | (Windows) | |
| Graphing Sine Build | (Mac) | |
| Graphing Sine Readme.pdf |
Interest
| Intercept classroom activity | This VI calculates the amount after time under two interest scenarios, simple and compound. For simple interest, interest accrues only on the principle invested. |
Interest VI |
| Targeted TEKS: Algebra: A.1, A.2, A.6 Math Models with Applications 1A,B,C 2A,D 5A,C 7A |
(Windows) | |
| Interest Readme.pdf | (Mac) | |
Linear Equations
| Linear Equations classroom activity |
Given two points, this VI calculates the slope of the line containing the points. Additionally, it produces equations in point-slope, slope-intercept, and standard form. The graph of the line is displayed as well. | Linear Equations VI |
| Targeted TEKS: Algebra 6A,B,C,D,E,F Algebra II: 2A.1, 2A.2 2A.3 Geometry: G.4, G.7A,B,C |
(Windows) | |
| Linear Equations Readme.pdf | (Mac) |
Pyramids
| Pyramids classroom activity | This VI calculates the surface area and volume of a pyramid given its height and information about its base. Multiple views of the pyramid are displayed in graphs. Intermediate results, like the perimeter and area of the base, are displayed as well. | Pyramids VI |
| Targeted TEKS: Geometry: 2A,B 3B 4 5A,B 6A,B,C 8A,D 9B |
(Windows) | |
| Pyramids Readme.pdf | (Mac) |
Quadratics
| Quadratics classroom activity | This VI illustrates a quadratic function in standard form, *f(x)=ax^2 +bx +c. The VI graphs the function, finds the vertex, writes the function in vertex form, finds the discriminant of the function, and finds the zeroes of the function. | Quadratics VI |
| Targeted TEKS: Algebra: A.9, A.10, A.11 Algebra II: 2A.6, 2A.7, 2A.9, 2A.9 Physics: P1 |
(Windows) | |
| Quadratics build instructions | (Mac) | |
| Quadratics Readme.pdf |
Slope Intercept
| Slope Intercept classroom activity | This VI illustrates the relationship between algebraic and graphic representations of the linear function, y=mx +b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept of the line. Both slope and y-intercept can be controlled. The resulting equation and graph are displayed. | Slope Intercept VI |
| Targeted TEKS: Algebra: A.1, A.2, A.6 Geometry: G.7 Algebra II: 2A.4 IPC: C.4 Chemistry: C.2 Physics: C.2 |
(Windows) | |
| Slope Intercept build instructions.pdf | (Mac) | |
| Slope Intercept Readme.pdf |
Systems
| Systems classroom activity | This VI solves a system of linear equations, displays the graphs of the lines, and any solution. The linear equations are to be entered in standard form, Ax+By=C. | Systems VI |
| Targeted TEKS: Algebra: A.8A,B,C Algebra II: 2A.3A,B,C |
(Windows) | |
| Systems Readme.pdf | (Mac) |
Tangent Lines
| Tangent Lines classroom activity | This VI graphs a function, y=f(x), and the line tangent to the graph of the function for the x-value selected. The tangent line is determined using y=m(x-a) +c where m is the value of f(a), a is the x-value selected by the knob, and c is the value of f(a). | Tangent Lines VI |
| Targeted TEKS: Calculus |
(Windows) | |
| Tangent Lines Readme.pdf | (Mac) |
Transformations
| Transformations classroom activity | This VI graphs a function, y=f(x), and a transformed function, y=a*f(b(x-d))+c, where parameters A through D control the vertical dilation, horizontal dilation, horizontal translation, and vertical translation of the graph. | Transformations VI |
| Transformations PBL | (Windows) | |
| Targeted TEKS: Algebra: A.9 Algebra II: 2A.v, 2A.6, 2A.7, 2A.8C, 2A.9A,B,C 2A.11 Geometry: G.7B,C Precalculus: P1A,B,C P2A |
(Mac) | |
| Transformations Build Instructions | ||
| Transformations Readme.pdf |
Triangle Area
| Triangle Area classroom activity | This VI plots a triangle, and then area and perimeter are calculated. The triangle has vertices (0, 0), (b, 0), and (x, y) where b is determined by the base, and the point (x, y) is controlled by the position of the graph cursor. | Triangle Area VI |
| Targeted TEKS: Geometry: 2A,B 4 5D 7A,B,C 8A |
(Windows) | |
| Triangle Area Readme.pdf | (Mac) |