Getting Started with Data Collection and the TI-84 Plus Family in High School Mathematics and Science

Designed for educators who want to learn more about the data-collection features of the TI-84 Plus graphing calculator and how the TI-84 Plus can assist them in covering topics in high school mathematics and science, this workshop offers hands-on explorations demonstrating effective classroom use of the technology.

You’ll become familiar with the TI-84 Plus family of graphing calculators by working through classroom-ready activities that use the calculator – along with data-collection devices such as the Calculator-Based Laboratory 2™ (CBL 2™) data-collection device, the Calculator-Based Ranger 2™ (CBR 2™) motion sensor and Vernier EasyLink® USB sensor interface – to enhance student understanding and problem-solving.

Overview

This workshop is available in one-, two- and three-day options to accommodate educator-specific needs. The two- and three-day workshops offer a more extensive exploration of topics.

	Overview of the TI-84 Plus graphing calculator. Collection, modeling and analysis of bivariate data by entering data into lists, creating scatter plots, and calculating linear regressions. Interpretation and application of mathematical models to predict future outcomes.
	Introduction to data collection and analysis with the CBR 2™ motion sensor and Vernier EasyData™ app. Modeling and analysis of univariate data with box plots, histograms and measures of central tendency. Additional coverage of modeling with numeric, algebraic and graphical representations.
	Data collection and analysis with the Vernier Voltage Sensor , Vernier EasyTemp® USB temperature sensor and Light Sensor. Modeling and analysis of relationships between variables with exponential and power functions. Opportunities to explore TI Connect™ software and TI-SmartView™ emulator software.