Best of Biology
... represent the results of experiments and observations. It’s a great resource for students new to graphs or who need a little review. Screenshot from the Building and Interpreting Graphs activity. 2. Cells: Cell Size and Transport — Cell Structure and Function This lesson is gre...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/bestofbiology
Calculus + Graphing Calculator = More Teachable Moments
...tudents were seeing. A Menagerie of Discontinuities One motivation for limits and their notations is the convenient language they provide for describing interesting graphical behavior. The graphing calculator literally puts that behavior on display, front and center. The example just described ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/september/calculascalcs
Solution 12005: Unexpected Complex Answer Results (i Imaginary) on the TI-83 Plus, TI-84 Plus, and TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition.
...s Knowledge Base Knowledge Base Search Why does the TI-83 Plus, TI-84 Plus, and TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition not return -i when calculating i^7? The answer displayed when calculating i^7 is the complex number -3E-13-i. The real part, -3E-13, is an approxim...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/troubleshooting-messages-unexpected-results/12005
Solution 12509: TI Graphing Calculators and Computer Software Compatible with the New CBR 2™.
... Knowledge Base Knowledge Base Search What TI calculators and computer software can be used with the new CBR 2 sonic motion detector? The following list of TI graphing calculators and computer software are compatible with the new CBR 2: • TI-73 Explorer™ • TI-83• ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/general-information/12509
Solution 17649: Using the GetCalc( Command on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators.
...e Base Search How do I use the GetCalc( command to transfer a variable from one TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus family of graphing calculator to another? The GetCalc( command is used to copy the contents of a variable (such as a real or complex number, list, matrix, string, Y= variable, graph ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/17649
Solution 23891: Setting Constraints to Remove the @n Symbol From a Trigonometric Equation Using the Solve Command on TI-89 Family, TI-92 Plus Family and the Voyage™ 200.
...ng on whether the unit is in degree or radian mode. Please see the below example: 1) For radian mode use the restriction x>0 and x0 and x0 and x<360 Please see the TI-89 family, TI-92 family and Voyage 200 guidebooks for additional information. Solution 23891: Setting Constraints to Remove...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/other-graphing/product-usage/23891
Solution 34780: Computing Effective Annual Percentage Rate (APR) with Points and Fees on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators.
...e an effective APR with points and fees. Example: Assume there is a $100,000 mortgage with 2 points and $5,000 in fees. With an 8% interest rate for 360 months, what is the effective APR after points and fees? • Press [APPS] and select [1:Finance]. • Choose [1: TVM Solver]. • Input 360 and p...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/34780
Simple Ionic Compounds
In this lesson students will review and test their understanding of simple ionic compounds.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/simple-ionic-compounds
What Does a Buffer Do?
Buffers are solutions that resist a change in pH. In this activity, students will add HCl dropwise to a measured amount of water, monitoring the pH. Students then repeat the process, using a simple buffer prepared by combining baking soda and tonic water. A comparison of the results will allow...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/what-does-a-buffer-do
Designing a Reaction Rate Experiment
In this activity, students will design, conduct, and report the outcome of an experiment in which they investigate some factor that affects the rate of reaction between baking soda and vinegar. The dynamic nature of the reaction, coupled with a wide range of possible choices of independent varia...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/designing-a-reaction-rate-experiment
This is for the Birds!
This activity enables students to practice various skills such entering lists, comparing data, and utilizing statistical terms on the graphing calculator.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/this-is-for-the-birds
Motion Graphs
Students will be able to explore distance/time graphs and velocity/time graphs. The graphs will be presented to the entire class through TI-Navigator™. Students will then take CBL 2™'s and calculators and create their own graphs (which are assigned to them). Students will then come back and pr...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/motion-graphs
Subnivean Comfort
Students measure and compare air temperatures inside and outside a snow shelter. If students choose to sleep in the shelter overnight they use the temperature measurements to confirm what they discover experientially- that snow is a great insulator!https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/subnivean-comfort
Work-Energy Theorem Applied to a Cart Pulled Down a Track
In this activity, students will analyze the relationship between the maximum speed of a cart pulled by a falling mass and the work done by gravity. Students will measure the speed of the cart, calculate the work in each trial, make a graph of speed vs. work, and determine an equation which will ...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/workenergy-theorem-applied-to-a-cart-pulled-down-a-track
Forensics Case 14—Hot Air, Cold Body: Using Newton's Law of Cooling to Determine Time of Death
Students create a temperature versus time graph for cooling and become familiar with Newton's Law of Cooling. They use the cooling-rate equation to estimate time of death of the victim.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/forensics-case-14hot-air-cold-body-using-newtons-law-of-cooling-to-determine-time-of-death
Who Started It All? The Spread Of Disease
Students predict the spread of disease to be exponential. They then do a hands on "sharing of bodily fluids" and see the actual data and compare these results to the projected model. You actually see the number of infected after each sharing to see the shift of the model easier. Written to be c...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/who-started-it-all--the-spread-of-disease
Buy A Word
Students complete multi-step task/problem solve; use decimals, FIX key, place value keys; see that fractions/decimals represent a part of a whole in money; organize table/record; put monetary value on letters and find sum of those letters.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/buy-a-word
Fractions and Skittles
Students will predict how many of each color will be in one pack of skittles before they open the package. Once they open the package, they will determine how close their predictioins are to the actual amount. Students then will come up with ratios and averages.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/fractions-and-skittles
Solution 11237: Computing Monthly Payments Using the BA II PLUS™ Family Calculator.
...tor. Example: What is the monthly payment of a mortgage for $75,000 at 8.5 % interest at a term of 30 years? PV = 75000 I/Y = 8.5 N = 30 years = 360 Periods PMT =? Clear Values and Compute: Press the [2nd] key and the [FV] key. (This clears the TVM worksheet). Press the [2nd] key ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/11237
Solution 11232: Computing Effective APR with Points and Fees on the BA II PLUS™ and the BA II PLUS™ PROFESSIONAL.
...II PLUS or the BA II PLUS PROFESSIONAL. Example: Assume there is a $100,000 mortgage with 2 points and $5,000 in fees. With an 8% interest rate for 360 months, what is the effective APR after points and fees?• Press the [2ND] [P/Y].• Press [1] [2] [ENTER]. This also sets the C/Y (compounding p...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/11232
Solution 25952: Texas Instruments Computer Software Gives a "License Server is Currently Unavailable" Error.
...earch Why does the Texas Instruments software give a “license server is currently unavailable” error when I try to run it? Why can WLMAdmin not find the concurrent license server running on the same computer? Solution 25952: Texas Instruments Computer Software Gives a "License Server ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/sofware-apps/computer-software-installation-activation/25952
Solution 36034: Troubleshooting The "Another Instance of TI-Nspire Navigator Teacher Software is Already Running" Error Message
...e version that you have open. From there, try to relaunch the software. Also, if the database location you are connecting to is being used by another computer, please follow these steps: Close out of the TI-Nspire Navigator Teacher Software on the other computer. Attempt to open the TI...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-navigator/troubleshooting-messages-unexpected-results/36034
Introduction to the Fundamental Theorem
This activity builds student comprehension of functions defined by a definite integral, where the independent variable is an upper limit of integration.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/introduction-to-the-fundamental-theorem
Webinar: Engage AP® Precalculus Students | Texas Instruments
...sions. In this webinar, presenters discuss essential elements in communication about AP® Precalculus concepts by guiding you through: Describing the characteristics of a function with varying levels of precision, depending on the function representation and available mathematical tools....https://education.ti.com/en/t3-professional-development/for-teachers-and-teams/online-learning/on-demand-webinars/2024/mar-12-2024-ap-precalculus-engage-students-in-interpreting-reasoning-and-communicating
Exploring Common Core Topics in High School Mathematics with the TI-84 Plus Family
... Radical Functions, Probability, Rational Functions Statistics Displaying & Describing Univariate Data, Describing Bivariate Data Areas of Focus Need a quote or a sample plan? ...https://education.ti.com/en/t3-professional-development/workshops/content-knowledge/ccss-math-hsm-ti-84-plus-family