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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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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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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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Middle School Math Meets Python Game Design
Posted 01/27/2023 by Becky Byer (@bb31415)How about incorporating some Python coding in the classroom, to achieve enrichment, remediation and grow all students mathematically? My students are always interested in adding some game play to the content! If you’ve never coded before, don’t let that stop you — keep reading.
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“Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells” … Falling Snow & Python Lists
Posted 12/09/2022 by John HannaIt’s almost time for winter break. How about some falling snow, karaoke and Python lists to help get you in that winter mood?
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Computer Science Comes to Life With TI Technology
Posted 12/02/2022 by Becky Byer (@bb31415)Check out TI’s new computer science resource site that offers engaging activities and projects to complement any computer science classroom. Take a tour of the new site with one of the educators, Becky Byer, who helped launch the site.
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Finding Fibonacci (Fibo) — 6 Examples That May Just Blow Your Mind!
Posted 11/18/2022 by Brad PosnanskiFibonacci Day is Nov. 23. Join educator Brad Posnanski as he explores some unlikely hiding places for Fibonacci’s sequence, the Golden Ratio.
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Intuition, Confidence, Simulation, Calculation: The MonTI Hall Problem and Python on the TI-Nspire™ CX II Graphing Calculator
Posted 10/28/2022 by Steve Phelps (@MathTechCoach)The Monty Hall problem is a brain teaser, in the form of a probability puzzle, loosely based on an American television game show. Are you ready to “Make a Deal”?
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Adding “Class” to Your Python Code
Posted 09/09/2022 by John HannaJohn Hanna is back at it with more tips and tricks to enhance your Python code using “classes.”
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I <3 Math, and Math Is Fun :-)
Posted 07/15/2022 by Brad PosnanskiWorld Emoji Day is July 17. Check out examples of emojis students can create using Python on their TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculators for a fun, and engaging way to introduce coding in your classroom.
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Fireworks, Flags and the Fourth of July
Posted 07/01/2022 by John HannaAmericans honor the Fourth of July with family and friends, cookouts and barbecues, parades, flags and … fireworks! Your calculator can help you get in the patriotic mood! Read more to learn how.
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Do Python Modules Really Have More Fun?
Posted 06/03/2022 by John HannaDiscover how using modules in your Python programming on the TI-84 Plus CE Python and TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculators can save your time and sanity, too!
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Get Your Promposal Ready — Try Balloons and Buttons
Posted 04/11/2022 by John HannaIt’s prom season, and it can be hard to keep your students from daydreaming about prom night. How about an activity that will grab their attention while you sneak in some programming skills? Check out several examples for “promposals” on the TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculator.
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Math and Python: A Great Valentine’s Day Couple
Posted 02/04/2022 by Adam Pennell (@apennell1)Valentine’s Day is a time of love, and who doesn’t love math and Python? Have your students use Python to shoot cupid’s arrow through a heart while learning about linear and quadratic functions. Math and Python using TI technology: a match made for Valentine’s Day.
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Choose Your Own Adventure: 5 Projects To Get Students Coding With Python!
Posted 12/03/2021 by Becky Byer @ bb31415Computer Science Education Week is just around the corner … are you ready for some Python fun with your students? How do you plan to spend the week? Read on to learn about 5 projects to get students coding with Python.
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To STEM and Beyond!
Posted 11/01/2021 by Stacy Thibodeaux (@stacythib)Read all about how one teacher uses TI technology in her STEM/robotics class to engage students, and support computer science and Python coding.
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TI Calculators + Chromebook™ Computers = A Powerful Combo for Math Class
Posted 09/24/2021 by Curtis Brown (@cbmathguy)Texas Instruments graphing calculators continue to be crucial tools for teaching and learning mathematics. In this post, we’ll explore some ways in which TI graphing calculators and Chromebook™ notebook computers can be used side by side for a great pedagogical experience.
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You Can Teach an Old Snake New Tricks: Computer Science on the TI-84 Plus CE Python Graphing Calculator
Posted 08/27/2021 by Becky ByerWhen I first heard Python was on the new TI-84 Plus CE Python graphing calculator, I wondered how this is different from programming Python on other platforms. Find out how this can benefit computer science students.
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Designing Your Classroom With Purpose
Posted 08/23/2021 by Emily Kraus (@krausmath) (in partnership with @TICalculators)As I prepare for a new year, the first thing that always pops into my mind is my classroom: the setup, the layout, the functionality, the organization … and, of course, the aesthetic. I want every square inch to serve as a resource or reference for my students.
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Going Back to School With Stations
Posted 08/20/2021 by Jamie Miller (@jamiemillermath) (in partnership with @TICalculators)Utilizing stations the first week of school sets the tone for the school year. It shows your students that your classroom will be filled with student voice, collaboration, engagement and movement.
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Tips for Surviving the School Year, Whatever It May Look Like!
Posted 08/13/2021 by Jessica Kohout (@MrsKohout)Make the most out of this school year with these five tips on surviving in times of uncertainty.
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Going for Gold: 5 Sports-Themed Activities to Engage Your Students
Posted 07/29/2021 by Brad Posnanski (@POSitive_MATH)On July 23, athletes began to assemble in a much-anticipated worldwide international athletic competition. Educators may find their minds racing on all the rich opportunities for sports-related ideas to engage students in the math and science classroom. Take a look at five activities you can try with your students.
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Using Python to Squeeze the Fun Back Into Math
Posted 07/16/2021 by Becky ByerPython is included in the new TI-84 Plus CE Python graphing calculator! Find out how Python on the handheld gives math teachers a tool that uses coding to teach and explore mathematics.
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Tips for First-Timers Entering the TI Codes Contest
Posted 03/09/2021 by Erick Archer, TI Science SpecialistNot sure if the TI Codes Contest is right for you? Follow these simple tips to get started even if you have little to no coding experience. Spoiler alert: Everyone should enter!
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7 Reasons Why Python on the TI-Nspire™ CX II Graphing Calculator Is a Must-Have for Your Classroom
Posted 09/15/2020 by Harshal S. Chhaya (@hschhaya)Experience the power of Python, a popular programming language, on a familiar and powerful platform, the TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculator.
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