STEM Exchange | Computer Science and Programming to Foster STEM Interest | October
...ue to increase diversity, equity and inclusion in STEM coursework and, ultimately, STEM fields and employment. learn about collaborative efforts to enhance STEM preparedness for diverse and typically underserved populations. STEM Exchange | Computer Science and Programming to Foster STEM Intere...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/ti-stem-exchange/october2021-event
Biographies | STEM Exchange | Computer Science and Programming to Foster STEM Interest | October
...ue to increase diversity, equity and inclusion in STEM coursework and, ultimately, STEM fields and employment. learn about collaborative efforts to enhance STEM preparedness for diverse and typically underserved populations. Biographies | STEM Exchange | Computer Science and Programming to Fost...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/ti-stem-exchange/october2021-event/panel-biographies
Leveraging CAS to Explore and Teach Mathematics
...ing the math behind the same answers it computes. I hope the following examples provide a glimpse for how CAS can be leveraged to explore and teach concepts in the math classroom. In the past, colleagues would ask me, “What is CAS?” and my short answer went something like, “It can calculate alg...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/leveragecas
Choose Your Own Adventure: 5 Projects To Get Students Coding With Python!
...e every day? Will you teach a little computer science history? What types of activities do you like to do? What would Computer Science Education Week be without CODE! I have tons of projects I like to use, and I’m ready to share some of those ideas with you. Do I share projects that are content s...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/csedweek
You Can Teach an Old Snake New Tricks: Computer Science on the TI-84 Plus CE Python Graphing Calculator
...nd a reader for the AP® Computer Science Principles exam. She is passionate about integrating technology, such as computer programming, to build and enhance student understanding of mathematics. When I first heard Python was on the new TI-84 Plus CE Python graphing calculator, I wondered how th...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/pythoncomputerscience
In Honor of National Chemistry Week, 5 “Organic” Ways to Incorporate TI Technology Into Chemistry Class
...he NCTM Mathematics Teaching Practices. It’s a win-win! A great activity to get started with data collection is Skills of Science: Celsius to Fahrenheit activity. Students use a Vernier EasyTemp® USB temperature sensor and a TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculator to collect temperature data, onc...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/chemistryweek
Adding “Class” to Your Python Code | Texas Instruments
...(behaviors) and all methods of the class are indented to be part of the class. Python also supports the other OOP principles. Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism, and Data Abstraction are all part of the Python OOP paradigm, and you can learn a lot more about Python OOP online. U...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/python-coding-classes
Leveraging CAS To Explore & Teach Mathematics, Part 2
...Get Denominator tool. Type in the rational expressions to be added as shown below. In the same way as using a non-CAS calculator to help enhance the connection between the numeric factors of individual denominators and the lowest common denominator, CAS confirms the same relationship ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/leveragecas_pt2
Graphing Nature
Students compare blade size of leaves from one species and between closely related species. Evolution through natural selection accounts for the diversity of species developed through gradual processes over many generations. Biological adaptations include changes in structures, behaviors or phys...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/graphing-nature
Like Moths Around a Flame
In this activity, students will examine the historical natural selection model of peppered moths. Students will use the calculator to enhance their understanding of the model by analyzing patterns in long-term data of light colored and dark colored moth populations.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/like-moths-around-a-flame
Plan To Attend 2023 Virtual T3IC | Texas Instruments
...ways to ensure students can see themselves in the math and science that we teach. We’re excited to hear the insights he has to share with our teacher community. “I learned several new ways to improve my teaching, in addition to methods of increasing student engagement.” — Liz Belcher, 2022 Vi...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/plan-to-attend-2023-virtual-t3ic
Helping students learn how to use built-in functions on the TI nspire
Students will follow step-by-step directions to become familiar with how to use the TI nspire's built in functions. Tutorial includes converting to decimal, approximating fractions, finding remainders, finding LCM, using factorials, creating mixed numbers, and factoring numbers to their prime fac...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/helping-students-learn-how-to-use-builtin-functions-on-the-ti-nspire
Linear Regression: Wing Span/Height
Students take measurements of individual's wing span and height and create a coordinate graph. The activity should include at least three different grade levels. Students submit an equation through "Activity Center" and the class compares the different equations.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/linear-regression-wing-spanheight
Top 10 Features of the TI-84 Series | Enhanced ACT Math Test
...Fitch High School (Ohio) during his 35-year career, where he received the Presidential Award and attained National Board Certification. He was an adjunct mathematics and computer science instructor at Youngstown State University for 38 years. Since 2009, Reardon has been a senior math advisor for...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/april/actips
Enhanced Act Math Test: What’s New and Tips to Know
... 2nd ed. (Wiley, 2011), teaches math at St. Mary’s Episcopal School in Memphis, Tennessee. McCalla received the Presidential Award of Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching in 2009. The ACT math te...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/1-19-2021-act-tips
TI-SmartView™ CE Emulator Software | Texas Instruments
... Alphabetical CATALOG of all TI calculator operations in one menu Advanced functions accessed through pull-down display menus Real and complex numbers calculated to 14-digit accuracy and displayed with 10 digits plus a two-digit exponent Graphs 10 rectangular functions, six pa...https://education.ti.com/en/products/computer-software/ti-smartview-ce-for-84
TI-SmartView™ CE Emulator Software | Texas Instruments
... Alphabetical CATALOG of all TI calculator operations in one menu Advanced functions accessed through pull-down display menus Real and complex numbers calculated to 14-digit accuracy and displayed with 10 digits plus a two-digit exponent Graphs 10 rectangular functions, six pa...https://education.ti.com/en/products/computer-software/ti-smartview-ce-for-84
Using Python to Squeeze the Fun Back Into Math
... sqrt(disc))/(2*a) elif disc == 0: r1 = -b/(2*a) r2 = r1 else r1 = complex(-b, sqrt(disc))/(2*a) r2 = complex(-b, -sqrt(disc))/(2*a) See? That was easy! You just integrated coding into math. A...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/usingpython-84plusce
Tips for Teachers in the time of COVID-19
...a challenge that isn’t new but is certainly exacerbated by the pandemic: teaching students with unfinished learning from previous grades. Some key principles can help make this complicated situation more manageable. But before we think about teaching and learning math, some foundational ideas sho...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/covidteachertips
The Long Road to My STEM Career
...uantitative Psychology from the University of Texas at Arlington. Her research interests include personalized learning, adaptive testing, technology-enhanced assessment, and measurement of decision-making as it relates to job performance. I took the long way around in my career path. Literally. ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/adawoo
Top 5 Tips for Transitioning to Virtual Teaching
...ironment 15 years ago. And, he’s got some helpful tips for classroom teachers now tasked with figuring out how to teach online. Richard Snow has been teaching with TI technology for more than 20 years and is a T³™ National Instructor. For the past 15 years, he has been teaching remotely and ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/distance-education
Helping Hands
Students make their own finger signs for the numbers from zero to ten. Students relate each finger sign to its number name and numeral. They use the numeral keys and scrolling feature of the TI-10 to enhance the concrete-symbol connection and sequencing of numbers.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/helping-hands
7 Calculator Functions Your Students Need | Texas Instruments
...ls like you've finally made it to the big leagues! A new graphing calculator is exciting and a new tool to learn. So, what are the top 7 calculator functions Algebra 1 students should know? I am entering my 13th year of teaching, and I’ve taught Algebra 1 through Precalculus Honors. Believe it ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/ti-84-algebra-1-seven-calc-functions
Middle School Math Meets Python Game Design | Texas Instruments
...How can I provide enrichment for this student, remediation for that student and continue to grow everyone mathematically?” How many standards need to be covered this year? How many standards need filled in from last year? How can students practice mathematical fluency in a meaningful and engaging...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/middle-school-math-python-game-design
LRAM_RRAM_MRAM -- A Graphical Investigation of how area under a curve is approx with rectangles.
This activity is designed for the student to investigate how area bounded by a curve and the x-axis can be approximated with areas of rectangles using LRAM, RRAM, MRAM.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/lram_rram_mram--a-graphical-investigation-of-how-area-under-a-curve-is-approx-with-rectangles