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Aha! Activity: Get Students Excited About Linear Equations
Posted 09/19/2023 by Brad Posnanski, @POSitive_MATHFind out how a high school math teacher tried a new “musical” approach to teaching linear functions that his students love. Brad Posnanski walks us through a hands-on lesson for algebra students: making a digital slide whistle. His story kicks off a new blog series where educators share their favorite “Aha! activities” to try in your own classroom.
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Make Plans To Attend a Great 2023 Virtual T³IC
Posted 09/15/2023 by TI StaffJoin us Sept. 30, 2023, at 9 a.m. Central for a free virtual teacher conference. The sessions will help enhance your teaching and show you new ways to use TI technology to engage students.
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5 Ways to Spruce Up Your Classroom for Back to School
Posted 08/25/2023 by TI StaffWelcome 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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Day of the Dog: Which Dog Is Roundest?
Posted 08/18/2023 by Corey Boby and Tracy Watson, T³™ National InstructorsWho doesn’t love dogs? In fact, did you know there is a day devoted to celebrating “man’s best friend” — International Dog Day? Check out this activity to use in your classroom with students to bring a little doggie fun to math class.
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Women Who Code: A TI Intern’s Fascinating STEM Journey
Posted 08/16/2023 by TI StaffDiscover how a TI intern’s STEM journey has taken her from not being exposed to coding at all in high school to now majoring in computer engineering. Learn about the barriers she’s had to overcome as well as the benefits she’s learned about using a calculator to code.
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3 Back-to-School Math Activities to Reenergize Your Students
Posted 08/11/2023 by TI StaffMake planning for back to school easier with these three math activities created to get students back in the spirit of learning after the long summer break.
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6 Sensational TI Resources to Jump-Start Your School Year
Posted 08/11/2023 by Cara Kugler, Instructional Content Manager, TISummer may be coming to a close, but TI can help ease the back-to-school season with many resources to get you and your students up to speed, no matter what calculator they are using. Let’s take a look at six favorite TI resources to get your year started off right.
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A New School Year — A New You(Tube)!
Posted 08/04/2023 by TI StaffJust in time for the new school year, the TI YouTube channel is taking on a new look with great new content for teachers and students.
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Calculators, Chaos and the Sheriff of Order: A Wild West Math Tale
Posted 07/28/2023 by John LaMaster (@JohnLaMaster)Every Western movie has a customary saloon scene where a bar fight breaks out, typically over something inconsequential. But just imagine if someone had 6/2(2+1)=1 written on a bar napkin. Now as they say in the movies, “them’s fightin’ words!”
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Fans Love These 5 Features of the TI-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator
Posted 07/18/2023 by TI StaffThe popular TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator has tons of features teachers love to use. Check out these five features fans love and how to use them.
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Stars, Stripes and Sparkles! Try These 3 Coding Activities for July Fourth Fun
Posted 06/26/2023 by TI StaffCelebrate the fun and freedom of coding with these three patriotic-themed coding activities and challenges! Discover the ease of Python coding with our TI Codes modules and fun of experimental coding.
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Investigating Inverse Functions With the TI-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator
Posted 06/09/2023 by Scott Knapp, Math Educator, T³™ Regional InstructorTypically, when teaching math lessons, we teach skills first and then present applications. However, when teaching inverse functions, I prefer to start the lesson by introducing an application of inverse functions as a means of teaching the purpose and skill of finding inverse functions. Learn about this strategy, along with a collection of helpful videos from TI that highlight teaching math topics using the TI-84 Plus CE.
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An Atomic Summer Reading List for Math Teachers
Posted 06/02/2023 by TI StaffFrom “Rocket Girls” to “Atomic Habits,” this summer reading list is a treasure trove of explosive thinking! Explore the science of the mind and learning, the strange stories of the periodic table, and the impact of women in math on the world as we know it.
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Get Energized for the New School Year With T³™ Professional Learning
Posted 05/19/2023 by Kevin Spry and Erica SchillerSummer break is an important time for teachers to recharge and also a time when educators can take the opportunity of flexible schedules to participate in a range of professional learning events. See what TI is offering this summer.
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Summer of STEM: 4 Engaging Solutions To Keep Your Students Learning All Summer Long
Posted 05/15/2023 by Cara Kugler, Instructional Content Manager, Texas InstrumentsAre you looking for engaging STEM opportunities to keep students learning over the summer? Do we have a list of ideas for you!
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How To Avoid 5 Common Grant Writing Mistakes
Posted 05/12/2023 by Jennifer Brewer Cezar, Grant Partnership ConsultantMany factors go into writing a successful grant proposal. Here’s tips on how to avoid the five most common grant writing mistakes.
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Earth Day Engineering: Mr. Trash Wheel and More Classroom-Ready Activities To Use With Your Students
Posted 04/17/2023 by Jessica Kohout (@MrsKohout)On this Earth Day, get your students problem-solving on real-world environmental issues.
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5 Study Tips from a Student #StudyGrammer
Posted 04/06/2023 by TI StaffIt’s one thing to know you have to study, but understanding how to study effectively and efficiently is a whole different matter. High school student Sophia from @girlmeetsdesk created a popular studygram to help her fellow students do just that.
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Math in Motion — 5 Educators Using Robotics To Teach Math
Posted 04/04/2023 by Harshal S. Chhaya (@hschhaya)The mission of National Robotics Week is simple: to inspire students in robotics and STEM-related fields and to share the excitement of robotics with audiences of all ages. Learn how five educators are using the TI-Innovator™ Rover to teach math.
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Are You and Your Students Ready for the IB® Exams?
Posted 03/31/2023 by Dan WilkieCheck out some tips and tricks from an IB® teacher and examiner, and learn more about the free resources TI offers to help your students be ready for the IB® exams.
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