Make changes, observe relationships and try new approaches.
“Grab-and-move” the various properties of a graphed function, as well as the dimensions of a graph itself, to discover mathematical relationships and patterns.
“Grab” a line, parabola or graph, for example, and “move” it to see the effect of changes, in real time. As a result, the corresponding equations of each function will update automatically through the dynamic linking feature, which is effective for identifying patterns key to conceptual learning. Such interactive feedback can help students explore insightful “what if” scenarios.
Grab-and-move the x-axis, y-axis and tick marks of a graph. Alter plotted points, lines, curves and geometric constructions. In the example below, the curve of a graphed function widens as the x-axis is moved out. When the x-axis is moved in, the curve narrows.
The dimensions of the graph's window also can be resized. Simply grab the end-points of the graph's x-axis and y-axis and scale as desired – move the axis further out or further in. It's quick and easy.
The entire graph can also be moved anywhere on screen (see example below).
