Pebbling the Chessboard
It’s amazing how often sequences and series pop up in problem solving. In this deceptively challenging problem three discs are placed on a chessboard in a bounded region. The task is to move the pieces out of this region with the only complication being that pieces double when moved. After you’ve...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/pebbling-the-chessboard
Phoenix Chase
In this activity, students will design their own track and investigate the expected speeds and g-forces for the design.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/phoenix-chase
New Hampshire Chase Activity
In this activity, students will investigate lap times to predict who will win the race.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/new-hampshire-chase-activity
It's Just a Lunar Phase
In this lesson, students will study the cycle of lunar phases.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/its-just-a-lunar-phase
Solving Stoichiometry Problems
In this lesson, students explore three combustion reactions to develop skills necessary to solve stoichiometric problems.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/solving-stoichiometry-problems
Common Molecules
Students use StudyCards(tm) to practice matching compounds with their chemical formulas.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/common-molecules
Talladega Chase
In this activity, students will investigate the two car tandem at Talladega.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/talladega-chase
2023 US TI Cods Contest P1-announcement
TBD Ready your coding skills for a new challenge—design a solution made for pets or animals. Gather your team and compete for the grand prize. Join the contest now! 2023 US TI Cods Contest P1-announcement global website ...https://education.ti.com/en/promotion/codescontest/2023/p1-announcement
AP® Statistics: 6 Math Functions You Must Know for the TI-Nspire™ CX Graphing Calculator
...on your calculator. 2. Normal Probabilities The computation of probabilities for random variables that are normally distributed is a core concept in the course. You can expect a question involving a normal probability computation on the AP® Statistics exam. Using the Probability menu on ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/apstatstipsfornspire
AP® Statistics: 6 Math Functions You Must Know for the TI-84 Plus
... will be the same format as prior years, several features of the TI-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator will still be useful for you. In this post, I have compiled a list of 6 of the most important statistics features to know for the TI-84 Plus CE. 1: Regression Analysis It is unlikely that you will ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/apstats2021
ICYMI: TI’s Top 10 YouTube Videos of 2020
...ully crafted to help you understand current trends, follow best teaching practices and help your students grow. And to save you even more time, we’ve compiled a list of our top 10 most-watched videos from 2020 that you can enjoy and watch at your convenience. Knock one out (or all 10) in no time!...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/1-5-2021-top-videos
Leveraging CAS to Explore and Teach Mathematics
You can't spell Calculus without the letters C, A, and S, but a Computer Algebra System has unforeseen potential in any math class that requires algebraic thinking. (Try to find one that doesn't!) I'll be the first to admit that I wasn't sure I was a “CAS fan” when first introduced to it. I didn...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/leveragecas
TI Calculators + Chromebook™ Computers = A Powerful Combo for Math Class
Did you know that you can use your Texas Instruments (TI) graphing calculators seamlessly with your Chromebook™ notebook computers? For a truly integrated approach to teaching and learning mathematics, students can now connect either their TI‑84 Plus CE or TI‑Nspire™ CX II graphing calculators to...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/ti_calculators_and_chromebooks
Leveling the Math Playing Field
Mathematics education in the U.S. has long faced challenges. The recent shift to online learning has only widened the educational opportunity gap between affluent and disadvantaged students who lack computers and internet connectivity and are now falling even further behind. In this era of acc...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/levelplayingfield
Going for Gold: 5 Sports-Themed Activities to Engage Your Students
It’s that time again! Every four years there is a worldwide international athletic competition that features the very best athletes in the world. On July 23, these athletes began to assemble in Japan in a much-anticipated competition since it was delayed by one year due to a global pandemic. Not...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/goingforgold
Girl Scouts + Texas Instruments = A Winning Equation
...p students achieve in math and science. The girls in my troop really enjoy the STEM and coding activities, which got me thinking recently, “How can I combine my work experience with my passion for Girl Scouts?” This is my Girl Scout troop, Dublin Troop 408, on a zip line adventure in Col...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/girlscoutsloanprogram
Celebrate #CSEdWeek Teaching Students to Code With TI
It’s Computer Science Education Week, an annual event for partners and educators to come together and encourage students to try computer science. In 2015, I was introduced to coding with students when I became part of an after-school organization with a team of teachers, students and professi...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/csedweekwithti
Choose Your Own Adventure: 5 Projects To Get Students Coding With Python!
Computer 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? Will you incorporate a little computer science every day? Will you teach a little computer science history? What types of activities do you like to ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/csedweek
Best_Of_Science
The ScienceNspired.com website is an excellent resource for any science teacher looking for lessons and content that can be used either for in-person or virtual instruction. The colorful and engaging simulations help bring important science concepts to life for students by enabling them to test...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/best_of_science
Best of Physics Activities for the Fall Semester
The ScienceNspired.com website is an excellent resource for any science teacher looking for lessons and content that can be used either in person or online. The colorful and engaging simulations help bring the concepts to life for students by enabling them to test variables and challenge their ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/bestofphysics
Top Tips From a Math Teacher for Taking the Online AP® Exam
...udents. If it were in my classroom, there would be a number that we would tear down each day with a Calculus meme on it. Instead, I’m using Remind to communicate with my kids. Teach the structure of the test. No matter if the test is on papers (admin 1 and 2) or online (admin 3), this year th...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/onlineapexam-math
Monday Night Calculus With Steve Kokoska and Tom Dick
...to review. And, as an added bonus, Kokoska and Dick will review some original, unique problems they’ve written that are bound to come up in the sequence of teaching the course. They will also be available to answer your questions. The YouTube Live “Monday Night Calculus” sessions begin Monday...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/monday_night_calculus
To STEM and Beyond!
As a chemistry teacher, I have always been intrigued on how to do what the engineering design and computer science teachers do in their classes. “Why,” do you ask? We are educating the future workforce. Our students are being trained and taught for jobs that haven’t even been created yet. The ev...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/stemday
Tips for Surviving the School Year, Whatever It May Look Like!
...ills for the future One of the things I missed most was hands-on learning when I was virtual and hybrid last year. I am hopeful that this year we can complete STEM Projects together. I want to foster collaboration, creativity and critical thinking with my students. Incorporating STEM projects int...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/5_backtoschool_tips
Best of Middle Grades Science Activities
The ScienceNspired.com website is an excellent resource for any science teacher looking for lessons and content that can be used either in person or online. The colorful and engaging simulations help bring the concepts to life for students by enabling them to test variables and challenge their ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/bestofmgscience