Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Ellen Browne
...th-12th grade TEACHES WHERE: Pomfret School in Pomfret, Connecticut TEACHING FOR HOW LONG: 38 years Ellen in her own words: Why did you become a teacher? I know the exact moment that I wanted to be a teacher. In high school, I was asked to teach someone how to play the violin. I remem...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/march/teacherofthemonth
Who knew math had moves?
Veteran math teacher turned first-year computer science teacher, Katie Brown, wasn’t quite sure what to expect when she learned Texas Instruments was bringing its’ new robotic car, the TI-Innovator Rover, to share with her pre-AP computer science class. But after one 50-minute class period, she ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/march/rockinwithrover
Science Sims Can Be Phenomenal!
...y see them after school has ended and from Earth. This simulation allows students to see how and why the phases of the moon happen – with a view from space! For more information, download the Teacher Notes (pdf). You can view and download the full TI-Nspire CX activity on our website. 3: Energe...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/march/sciencesims
3.1415… Ways to Celebrate Pi Day
...omeone who uses pi in the real world. Have students explain why they chose that person and how that person uses pi in their career. Some careers that come to mind include: astronaut, mechanical engineer and carpenter. .1415926…. There’s more Pi where that came from We also have many more pi day ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/march/waystocelebratepi
5 Engineering Projects You Can Do in Your Science Class
...ects – from creating solutions for people who have lost limbs to developing medical solutions, such as artificial organs. These problem-solvers are becoming increasingly important as technological breakthroughs continue to use machines to improve the lives of people with health issues. In this ac...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/february/engineerscience
Building Bridges with Math + Engineering
...for your students. Tip 1: Raid your science teachers’ closets. As a math teacher, your closet is full of things only you think are fun – protractors, compasses, and stacks of graph paper. Science teachers get all the good stuff: funny-looking glassware, vented goggles, lab coats. But what you wan...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/february/buildingbridgesmath
5+ Tips for Using the TI-84 Plus in Your Math Class
...the mode key and select FULL. Tip 2: Using the Fraction Template Press the alpha key then the y= key in order to get the fraction template. In the complex example below, I use the first template. Tip 3: Investigating Transformation Graphing Using Lists Press the stat key, then select the f...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/january/fiveti84tips
Celebrate Mathematics Awareness Month
Math has an impact on just about every aspect of our lives including some that we don’t often think about. Math helped change the outcome of WWII, it also shows up in the way we drive our cars and the way we manage our finances. In celebration of Math Awareness Month, here are four TI-Nspire act...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/april/mathawarenessmonth
#NCTMregionals Hartford 2018 Recap
...dered the math that it takes for vehicles to drive on Mars? In this session, we will code robotic vehicles using mathematics to drive, make turns and complete a challenge. Best part: no coding experience needed! Technology: TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator; TI-Innovator™ Rover Link to presentati...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/october/nctm-hartford
Innovation in Biology
...lastics, we dove into the engineering design process. They started brainstorming ideas individually and then shared them in groups. The students also completed concept sketches of their designs and had discussions about what would and would not work. Collaboration was crucial in this project. E...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/october/innovation-in-biology
Meet the Mom and Math Teacher Who Is Spreading Major Math Love
... college math professor turned classroom teacher — because she inspired his deep love of math. In his submission, Connor wrote, “Just as my mom has become a female pioneer of mathematics and technology, I have followed in her footsteps, and because of her, am interested in the same topics.” Conno...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/mathlovemom
Summer of STEM: Loop to Loop Cups
...me gravity-defying fun! Oh, one more ingredient is needed … AIR! What you’ll need: Two cups of like size (cups that are commonly referred to as “styrofoam” work best) Masking tape 10 to 20 rubber bands What to do: Put the cups together, base to base, so that they have an hourgl...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/july/cups
How Else Can We Show This?
...udents tell me everything they see on a graph. They mention things like y-intercepts, x-intercepts, high points and low points. We use TRACE and the commands in the CALC menu to find these points if they aren’t apparent by visual inspection. I then ask students if they can find a place in the e...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/december/how-else-can-we-show-this
2019 Summer/Fall Webinar Sweepstakes Rules
...chnology division (“TI” or “Sponsor”), with a place of business at 12500 TI Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75243, and with a website at http://education.ti.com. SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD: The Sweepstakes entry period will begin on July 16, 2019 at 12:01 am Central Time (“CT”) and will end on December 3, 2019 ...https://education.ti.com/en/promotion/rules/2019-summer-fall-webinar-sweepstakes
2019-2020 International Baccalaureate Webinar Sweepstakes Rules
...chnology division (“TI” or “Sponsor”), with a place of business at 12500 TI Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75243, and with a website at http://education.ti.com. SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD: The Sweepstakes entry period will begin on August 1, 2019 at 12:01 am Central Time (“CT”) and will end on February 27, 202...https://education.ti.com/en/promotion/rules/2020-ib-webinar-sweepstakes
2019 Spring Webinar Sweepstakes Rules
...chnology division (“TI” or “Sponsor”), with a place of business at 12500 TI Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75243, and with a website at http://education.ti.com. SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD: The Sweepstakes entry period will begin on March 12, 2019 at 12:01 am Central Time (“CT”) and will end on May 14, 2019 at...https://education.ti.com/en/promotion/rules/2019-spring-webinar-sweepstakes
2020 Winter Webinar Sweepstakes Rules
...chnology division (“TI” or “Sponsor”), with a place of business at 12500 TI Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75243, and with a website at http://education.ti.com. SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD: The Sweepstakes entry period will begin on January 12, 2021 at 12:01 am Central Time (“CT”) and will end on February 9, 2...https://education.ti.com/en/promotion/rules/2021-winter-webinar-sweepstakes
2020 Spring Webinar Sweepstakes Rules
...chnology division (“TI” or “Sponsor”), with a place of business at 12500 TI Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75243, and with a website at http://education.ti.com. SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD: The Sweepstakes entry period will begin on March 3, 2020 at 12:01 am Central Time (“CT”) and will end on May 12, 2020 at 6...https://education.ti.com/en/promotion/rules/2020-spring-webinar-sweepstakes
2017 Email Campaign SWEEPSTAKES
...chnology division (“TI” or “Sponsor”), with a place of business at 12500 TI Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75243, and with a website at http://education.ti.com. ENTERING AND WINNER SELECTION: The Sweepstakes entry period will begin on February 1, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time (“CT”) and will end on De...https://education.ti.com/en/promotion/rules/2017-nuture-campaign
TI-84 Plus CE App for Chrome OS™ Operating System
...LICATION: TI-84 Plus CE App for Chrome OS™ Operating System (“App”) STUDENT DATA PRIVACY: Under our Student Data Privacy Policy (https://education.ti.com/en/product-resources/datapolicy), Texas Instruments only collects personal data necessary to associate a user account with an active App licens...https://education.ti.com/en/product-resources/eula-chrome-app
Sines of Spring Sweepstakes | Texas Instruments
...ps and more, all while earning chances to win one of our colorful TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculators.* And entering is a breeze — simply log in and complete actions from the list for an entry! How to enter There are multiple actions on the list every week. Click on an action and follow th...https://education.ti.com/en/promotion/sinesofspringsweepstakes
Spread the Math Love Contest
Spread the Math Love Contest global website Sorry, this contest has ended. Read about the winning math mentors on our blog: Glen Marr, Park Vista Community High School Kimbe...https://education.ti.com/en/promotion/math-love-contest
Let TI Help You With the New Science Olympiad Detector Building Event
This is the breadboard. It functions as an output platform for students to read collected data with red, blue and green LEDs. Science Olympiad, a national science/STEM competition organization, just added a new high school event called Detector Building. In the 35-year history of Science Oly...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/detectorbuilding
Nothing Says “I Love You” Like an Absolute Value Graph ❤ by @TICalculators
...alentine. Download a PDF of a blank valentine and one that’s ready to be shared. About the author: Ellen Fishpaw is the Media Relations and Communications Manager for Texas Instruments Education Technology. Before joining TI five years ago, Ellen was a broadcast journalist for 13 years,...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/create-math-valentines
Glossary of Terms
... app Definition: Acceptable reference to a graphing calculator application. Per common usage, do not capitalize in running text. Example: TI’s graphing calculator apps are pieces of software. ...https://education.ti.com/en/branding/glossary-of-terms