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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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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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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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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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Why Buy a Graphing Calculator?
Posted 03/30/2023 by TI StaffWhy a graphing calculator? It’s a durable, long-lasting tool used for learning and understanding math and science better. Discover more about the long-term value students get from the one-time purchase of a TI graphing calculator.
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Top Tips From a Science Teacher for Taking AP® Exams in 2023
Posted 03/24/2023 by Jessica Kohout, former AP® Biology teacherAP® testing is getting back to normal this year by only allowing paper and pencil exams. Get tips from a science teacher on preparing your students for the big day.
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5 Fresh Spring Ideas for Your Classroom
Posted 03/15/2023 by Mark WatsonSpring is here! We’ve put together a collection of spring-themed resources with fresh ideas to help you spruce up your classroom, including classroom decorations, student activities, teacher tips and more.
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5 Teacher Tips for Classroom Management
Posted 02/24/2023 by Mark WatsonOur teacher community shares their classroom management tips and tricks. Here are the top five approaches (with a few unique styles and techniques) they shared for managing a math classroom.
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Beyond the Right Answer: Assessing Student Thinking
Posted 02/17/2023 by Sherri Abel (@sherriabel1014)Learn not only how to see beyond the correct answer to reveal students’ thinking — including any misconceptions — but also set the stage to elicit and give appropriate feedback.
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A Dozen Expressions of Love for TI-Cares™ Support 💘
Posted 02/10/2023 by TI-Cares™ Customer Support StaffLove is in the air, and TI customers are in love with the support they receive when they need help. Read on to see what they are saying about their love-ly experiences with the TI-Cares™ customer support and Workshop Loan teams.
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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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Top 10 T³™ Webinars From 2022
Posted 01/20/2023 by Erica SchillerAre you looking for fun, new ways to engage your students using TI technology? Is professional learning one of your 2023 goals? You can get started with this list of the top 10 T³™ Webinars from 2022. Watch on your schedule and at your own pace.
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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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Have You Heard About a Mixed Six Task?
Posted 11/11/2022 by Vicki Carter (@vickimcarter)A Mixed Six is basically a mathematical task design using Pointon’s and Sangwin’s question taxonomy to develop thinking skills. Learn how you can use these strategies to make a difference in the actual understanding of mathematical concepts in your classroom.
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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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Carving Out Some Halloween Math Fun
Posted 10/21/2022 by TI StaffPumpkins, ghosts, cats, zombies and more! Spirits will soar in the math classroom with these fun, spooky-themed ideas and premade activities you can do with TI technology.
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