Education Technology
  • Enhanced Act Math Test: What’s New and Tips to Know

    Posted 02/06/2026 by Jeff McCalla (@jmccalla1); updated from 1/19/2021

    The new Enhanced ACT is rolling out, and the changes matter. Get the rundown on what’s different about the new exam compared to the legacy version — and what teachers need to know to prepare their students for test day.

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  • What TI Calculator Is Approved for ACT Math?

    Posted 01/29/2026 by Jeff McCalla (@jmccalla1); Updated from 10/25/2018

    Make sure your calculator follows the ACT calculator policy. This quick guide highlights which TI graphing calculators are allowed on the ACT math test, so there are no surprises before the test.

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  • 12 Days of Fun Holiday Math Activities

    Posted 12/05/2025 by TI Staff, Updated from 11/11/2024

    Explore these 12 holiday-themed math activities for students that will fill the days before the holiday break with joy and learning.

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  • Breast Cancer: When Good DNA Goes Bad

    Posted 10/07/2025 by Jeff Lukens, retired biology teacher, Updated from 10/07/2022

    Follow the personal cancer ordeal of Kristi Egland, Ph.D., a researcher who was diagnosed with the same type of cancer that she was researching. Read Egland’s story and learn about one woman’s journey from diagnosis to treatment to cure as your students explore the biology behind cancer in the TI STEM Behind Health activity, “Breast Cancer: When Good DNA Goes Bad.”

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  • 3 Creepy and Cool Science Activities for Halloween

    Posted 10/07/2025 by TI Staff, Updated from 10/13/2023

    Halloween is creeping closer! Now is the best time to try out these spooky fun Halloween science activities to get your students engaged in their learning and thinking like scientists.

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  • 7 Helpful Tips for Calculator Management in Your Classroom

    Posted 08/12/2025 by TI Staff

    Make sure your classroom calculators are all organized and ready for students to use anytime. Check out these 7 smart storage and management tips for teachers.

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  • 5 Ways to Spruce Up Your Classroom for Back to School

    Posted 07/30/2025 by TI Staff, Updated from 8/25/2023

    Welcome students back to school with free classroom decorations you and your students will love. We’ve rounded up the top five favorites that are sure to be a hit.

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  • Bloom With These 5 Springtime Math Resources

    Posted 03/05/2025 by TI Staff

    Sunshine, flowers, bugs and showers — spring is here! With all the fun going on outside, here are some helpful, spring-themed teacher resources to keep math students focused on what's going on inside the classroom.

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  • Celebrate Pi Day With Activities For Unlimited Fun

    Posted 02/10/2025 by TI Staff

    Any day is a better day with a little π (pi). Let’s celebrate Pi Day with some fun and meaningful activities that show students how the mathematical constant shows up in real life.

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  • A Math Teacher's Guide to Valentine's Day Fun

    Posted 01/08/2025 by TI Staff

    Are you looking for Valentine’s Day math activities and fun ideas to decorate your classroom? Explore free and easy ways to show off your love of math while getting your students excited to learn.

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