Forensics Case 7 - Drug Tests: Identifying an unknown chemical
In this activity, students distinguish between physical and chemical properties. They also understand the differences between qualitative and quantitative observations. They use quantitative and qualitative analyses to identify an unknown powder.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/forensics-case-7--drug-tests-identifying-an-unknown-chemical
Solution 21313: Error Memory Full or Insufficient Memory When Trying to Send a StudyCards Stack to the TI-SmartView™ Software, TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators.
...ree RAM available to accept the transfer, the Error Memory Full or Insufficient Memory message will appear.To resolve this issue, Texas Instruments recommends that you send AppVars through their respective software. For example, when sending StudyCards stacks, you should initiate the transfer usi...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/troubleshooting-messages-unexpected-results/21313
Solution 21690: Multiplying a Matrix Row by a Value on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators.
...he home screen of the calculator. 5) Press [2nd] [MATRIX], scroll over to MATH, scroll down to E: *row( and press [ENTER]. This will paste the *row( command onto the home screen. 6) The syntax for the *row( command is: *row(single mulitplied value,matrix name,matrix row). 7) For this example, in...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/21690
Solution 11945: Correcting the Error Message Waiting...Please Install Calculator Software Now on a TI-83 Plus Family.
...te fails or is interrupted, the calculator will be in an inoperable state with the message Waiting...Please install calculator software now. The most common cause of a transfer being interrupted is updating the operating system on a calculator with low batteries. Users will need to use the TI Con...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/troubleshooting-messages-unexpected-results/11945
Exponential Reflections - 84
In this activity for the TI-84 family, students will investigate the inverse of an exponential function by observing a scatterplot. Students will determine that the inverse of an exponential function is a logarithmic function.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exponential-reflections_84
Solution 14860: TI TestGuard™ 2.0 App May Not Set the Degree Angle Mode Setting on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators.
...ardless of the version of the current OS (operating system) installed on the calculator. However, if the student presses any keys while the 'Transfer Complete' screen is displayed on the receiving calculator, TI TestGuard 2.0 will fail to change the mode settings. To ensure that TI TestGuard comp...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/14860
Solution 12980: Inability to Access the Memory Menu on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators.
...mmed to override or alter the calculator's original OS. This type of software is developed by third parties outside of Texas Instruments and is not recommended to be installed. Therefore, Texas Instruments is unable to provide support or technical assistance for such software. There may be some...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/12980
Solution 11929: Calculating P-value on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators.
... Edition, TI-84 Plus family, or TI-Nspire in TI-84 Plus mode? First the TI-83 Plus family, TI-84 Plus family, or TI-Nspire in TI-84 Plus mode will compute all the one-variable statistics (mean of x, s, n, etc.). Then the standard error is computed (s/n). After computing the standard error, th...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/11929
Solution 11913: Accessing Constants on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators.
... family, TI-84 Plus family, or the TI-Nspire Handheld in TI-84 Plus Mode include built-in constants. However, the Science Tools app contains the most common constants. Once the Science Tools app has been loaded on the handheld, the constants can be accessed following the steps below: • Press [A...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/11913
Solution 11771: Graphing Slope Fields on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators.
...ators? The TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus family of graphing calculators do not have the ability to graph Slope Fields. This feature is only available on Computer Algebra System (CAS) calculators such as the TI-89 Titanium or TI-Nspire CX II CAS. Please see the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family guideb...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/11771
Solution 12008: Using the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators for Biology and Statistics.
...ly, TI-84 Plus family, or TI-Nspire handheld in TI-84 Plus mode into a science tutorial by presenting basic science topics, and testing the students' comprehension with applicable activities. Students are taken step-by-step through science topics such as the scientific method and precision and ac...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/general-information/12008
Solution 11740: Displaying Radicals in Answers on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators.
...4 Plus mode do not have the functionality to display radicals in the solution. This type of functionality can only be found on products that have the Computer Algebra System (CAS) such as the TI-89 Titanium or TI-Nspire CX II CAS. Therefore, a square root symbol (radical) cannot be displayed in t...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/11740
Solution 12002: Troubleshooting a TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators Stuck on Defragmenting.
... TI-Connect to install the OS. In order to install the OS please follow these steps (Windows® users): • Connect the TI Connectivity cable between the computer and the calculator. • Click on Start >> Programs >> TI Tools >> TI Connect >> TI OSDownloader. • Remove one battery then press and hold do...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/troubleshooting-messages-unexpected-results/12002
Change Of Base
In this activity, students discover the change of base rule for logarithms by examining the ratio of two logarithmic functions with different bases.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/change-of-base
Solving Systems using Elimination
Solve systems of three equations using the elimination method.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/solving-systems-using-elimination
DNA Replication
In this lesson, students will use simulations to interact with DNA replication in order to explore semi-conservative replication and identify specific enzymes and their roles in replication.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/dna-replication
Waves and Spectrum Exploration
In this lesson, students will study the relationship between wavelength, frequency, and color through an interactive simulation.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/waves-and-spectrum-exploration
T³™ Regional Summit: Colorado| Texas Instruments
...f Continuing Professional Education (CPE) in Texas. Continental breakfast and lunch are included. We will follow local protocols and safety recommendations and request that all attendees do the same for the health of all in attendance. In the event the summit is canceled, all registra...https://education.ti.com/en/t3-professional-development/for-teachers-and-teams/regional-summits/2025-south-texas-summit
Approximating the Area Under a Curve
In this activity, students will explore approximating the area under a curve using left endpoint, right endpoint, and midpoint Riemann sums.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/approximating-the-area-under-a-curve
Voronoi Diagrams
In this TI-84 family activity, students will create Voronoi Diagrams and apply them to real world scenarios.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/voronoi-diagrams_84
Triangle Sides & Angles
Students will explore side and angle relationships in a triangle. First, students will discover where the longest (and shortest) side is located relative to the largest (and smallest) angle. Then, students will explore the Isosceles Triangle Theorem and its converse. Finally, students will determ...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/triangle-sides--angles_1
Makin' It Through The Winter
Students simulate a binomial distribution and calculate probabilities for a variety of situations involving binomial probability distributions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/makin-it-through-the-winter
NUMB3RS - Season 3 - "Finders Keepers" - The Leaf Drops
In "Finders Keepers," a world-class racing yacht sinks in the ocean. The NSA has the exact location where its homing beacon shut down and assumes that is where the ship sank. The NSA is stumped when they cannot find the yacht at this location because they assumed the boat sank directly to the bot...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/numb3rs--season-3--finders-keepers--the-leaf-drops
A Simulation
In this activity, students use the CellSheet™ Application to simulate a probability event. This activity simulates an experiment performing a survey. Students can see that the results of a random survey can vary widely if a small sample size is used.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/a-simulation