Fireworks, Flags and the Fourth of July
...oducts, and developing meaningful programming content for mathematics and science ... and still having fun with all the graphing calculators and the accompanying toys. Americans honor the Fourth of July with family and friends, cookouts and barbecues, parades, flags and … fireworks! Your calcu...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/julyfourth
Jingle Bells, Falling Snow and Python Lists | Texas Instruments
...pe of list construction in action, see Unit 4 Application, which creates a simulation of tossing two dice and monitoring the different sums that are accumulated and analyzed. Building a list using .append() You have probably seen the list method a.append(x) to add one element x to the list a. ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/python-lists
Decorate Your Classroom With TI | Texas Instruments
...te from Texas Tech University, he has a passion for helping educators discover ways to enrich the classroom learning experience and support student success. With the new school year just around the corner, we offer free (and cute!) resources you can download to help make decorating your class...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/classroom-decorations
Promposal With Balloons and Buttons | Texas Instruments
...ement while get_key() != “esc” in the ti_system menu. Using get_key() in a loop, you can check to see which key was pressed and perform some actions accordingly. Usage: k = get_key() or k=get_key(1). If the argument 1 is used, then the program pauses and waits for a key press. If no argument is u...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/promposals
Computer Science Comes to Life With TI Technology | TI
...roduction to Computer Science (with TI‑Innovator™ Hub). I wanted to start the year off with a bang, or should I say lights and SOUND! It was a huge success. The activities in this topic were built so my students could work through them with partners and without any direct instruction from me. Whi...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/computer-science-resources-with-ti-technology
7 Books To Beat the Summer Heat | Texas Instruments
...pact on how students think of mathematics and of themselves as mathematics learners. “Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success For All” by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) A staple read for math teachers new and old. This book connects research to ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/7-books-2022-summer-reading-list
STEM Solutions for Summer Camps | Texas Instruments – U.S.
.../sequence from our district. That’s where summer camps come into the picture. The flexibility of summer yields the perfect chance to continue and/or accelerate learning for our students. If you, your school or your district, are considering hosting STEM and coding camps this summer, take a look a...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/stem-solutions-for-summer-camps
How a math teacher started her school’s first coding club
...for fundraising,” said Kachur. “We ended up raising almost $1,000 in candy bar sales, so that we could get 5 TI-Innovator Hubs along with all of the accessories like breadboards, sensors and motors.” The club has taken off from there, raising additional money in the months since to buy 4 TI-Inn...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/april/codingclub
My Top Takeaways From T3IC to Encourage, Engage and Empower
...hing STEM with intentionality. The focus of this session was discussing how we might build an equitable culture where more students are empowered to access STEM opportunities and succeed. John empowered participants with actions dedicated to: Designing learning environments and opportunities....https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/t3ictakeaways
You Can Teach an Old Snake New Tricks: Computer Science on the TI-84 Plus CE Python Graphing Calculator
...r Science Principles curriculum? The list for computer systems and networks is rather lengthy. Think about all the review students could accomplish if each student in your class created a flash card stack with a different list of vocabulary. After a few days of practice, partner pairs...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/pythoncomputerscience
Texas Instruments Brings Its Hands-On Coding Workshops to ShadOnline
...y. Celebrate meeting key milestones, incorporate lessons learned and, most importantly, be willing to turn the wheel as you steer your way toward a successful school year. Connect with Colleagues Social distancing can create feelings of loneliness and isolation, but there’s a large and friendly...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/peter_bts_2020
Flattening the Curve: How You Can Learn to Stay Healthy With STEM
... the phenomenon, and importantly, they lend no insight into the phenomenon. Alternatively, a theoretical mathematical model is based on a currently accepted theory. Historically, theoretical models have made considerable advances in the sciences. Theoretical models can predict a phenomenon befor...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/flattencurve
2019-2020 International Baccalaureate Webinar Sweepstakes Rules
... these Rules and represent that you satisfy all of the eligibility requirements below. SPONSOR: The sponsor of the Sweepstakes is Texas Instruments Incorporated, acting by and through its Education Technology division (“TI” or “Sponsor”), with a place of business at 12500 TI Boulevard, Dallas, Te...https://education.ti.com/en/promotion/rules/2020-ib-webinar-sweepstakes
Solution 11558: Determining the Accuracy of the Calculator-Based Ranger™ (CBR™).
...racy of the Calculator-Based Ranger™ (CBR™). website Home | Data Collection Knowledge Base Knowledge Base Search What is the accuracy of the Calculator-Based Ranger (CBR)? The accuracy ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/data-collection-accessories/general-information/11558
Field Goal vs. Ice Cream: The Ultimate Game Day Matchup
...hing and learning, technology and publishing as she manages the many activity websites TI offers. In her spare time, she spends her weekends on the soccer, baseball and lacrosse fields cheering on her two sons. She loves to travel with her family, and her happy place is the beach. Check out t...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/thebiggame
Python Modules Have More Fun | Texas Instruments
...dule. Both a program and a module are written using the same Python language but differ slightly in their purpose. A program is executable code that accomplishes a goal — it should do something. A module is also a Python file but is designed to be imported into a program (or another module), like...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/python-modules-have-more-fun
Adding “Class” to Your Python Code | Texas Instruments
...loon created has its own attributes and methods and thus will be unique, so only b1’s radius is displayed. It is not necessary to refer to self when accessing b1.r. Note: __init__ has two underscore characters (_ _) before and after the word init: def _ _ init _ _ (self, ...) (spaces for sho...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/python-coding-classes
Virtual-Ice-Breakers
...cavenger hunt. Get your students up and moving by asking them to collect several items around their house that match different descriptions. You can access a Google Doc™ here with some ideas to get started. Simply make a copy of the document and customize it based on things you think would be fun...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/virtual-ice-breakers
Monday Night Calculus: Your Questions, Our Answers
...Presentation Dec. 6: Monday Night Calculus: Your Questions, Our Answers — Session 7 Presentation Students and teachers can access all of the 2021–22 live sessions, as well as previously recorded sessions, on our YouTube channel here. Can’t get enough calculus? Check out ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/mondaynightcalculus
Leveraging CAS To Explore & Teach Mathematics, Part 2
...can be numerically explored in middle grades math on the non-CAS TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculator. On a Calculator page, use the algebra menu to access the Factor tool, and calculate factor(6) followed by factor(10). On the next line, access the Least Common Multiple tool from the algebra men...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/leveragecas_pt2
Ingenuity-takes-flight
...s an important date for NASA. After an almost seven-month journey, and a landing often called “The seven minutes of terror,” the Perseverance rover successfully landed on the surface of Mars. Perseverance carried an arsenal of scientific instruments designed to hunt for signs of past microbial li...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/ingenuity-takes-flight
Using TI-Nspire™ Technology To Creatively Solve ACT® Math Problems
...registered trademark of ACT, Inc., which does not endorse TI products. Policies subject to change. Visit www.act.org. About the author: Jeff McCalla, author of “TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator for Dummies,” 2nd ed. (Wiley, 2013) and “TI-Nspire for Dummies,” 2nd ed. (Wiley, 2011), teaches m...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/actmathproblems
7 Reasons Why Python on the TI-Nspire™ CX II Graphing Calculator Is a Must-Have for Your Classroom
...ry graphics (ti_draw), and process images (ti_image). The Python implementation on TI-Nspire™ CX II family graphing calculators includes access to commonly used Python modules, like math, random, cmath and time. #5: Connect to TI-Nspire™ apps The TI-Nspire™ CX II platform ha...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/7-reasons-why-python-is-a-must
STEM Projects: Exploring the Heartbeat | Texas Instruments
...more familiar with programming. The easy-to-use, menu-based system built into TI graphing calculators helps guide them through and sets them up for success. These activities are available using multiple platforms and languages: TI-Basic using TI-84 Plus CE or TI-Nspire™ CX families of gr...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/heartbeat-of-stem
Prime Summer Reading for Math Teachers | Texas Instruments
...to help teachers develop STEM units that address contemporary challenges in their classes. “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot A fascinating tale for both teachers and students to enjoy this summer. A true story investigation about the woman wh...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/summer-reading-for-math-teachers