Jingle Bells, Falling Snow and Python Lists | Texas Instruments
Ready for winter? (Or maybe just the winter break from school?) How about a little karaoke during your snowstorm? The TI-Nspire™ Document contains a Python program sure to put you in that wintry mood because it: Has falling snow. Plays the notes to “Jingle Bells.” Displays the synchronize...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/python-lists
3.1415… Ways to Celebrate Pi Day
...with a little pi. Happy Pi Day! Celebrate pi day using these fun math activities your students are sure to love. It’s as easy as 3.1415…. 3.1415… Ways to Celebrate Pi Day Kimberly Gonzales (@kimsgonzales) 3.1415… Ways to Celebrate Pi Day website ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/march/waystocelebratepi
Promposal With Balloons and Buttons | Texas Instruments
...I did not attend any proms but our wedding song in 1970 was “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” by Frankie Valli). From what I have seen since, kids these days are doing it up big time, with creative tactics to really get a “yes” from their intended target. Puppies, doughnuts, balloons, sky writing, and...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/promposals
Have You Heard About a Mixed Six Task? | Texas Instruments
...s book. My calculus classes did numerous thin-slicing tasks in random groups at our VNPSs (vertical nonpermanent surfaces — aka white boards on the wall) throughout the 2021–22 school year. I was convinced that these strategies were making a huge difference in the actual understanding of calculus...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/mixed-six-task
Which Texas Instruments (TI) Calculator for the ACT® and Why?
...prohibited according to the ACT® calculator policy. TI Calculators Prohibited on the ACT® Calculators with built-in or downloaded computer algebra system (CAS) functionality are not allowed, including: All model numbers that begin with TI-89 or TI-92 TI-Nspire™ CX CAS graphing calculator ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/october/which-ti-calculator-for-the-act-and-why
Flattening the Curve: How You Can Learn to Stay Healthy With STEM
...aren’t as severe and, thus, not as easy to identify right away. The time it takes before an infected person may show signs can be between two to 14 days. COVID-19 also seems to be more transmissible than past viruses and has spread across the globe quickly as a result. The World Health Organizat...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/flattencurve
In Honor of National Chemistry Week, 5 “Organic” Ways to Incorporate TI Technology Into Chemistry Class
...ebration among chemists, chemistry students and chemistry enthusiasts. To commemorate this special week in science, I’m sharing five of my favorite ways to incorporate TI technology into your chemistry classroom. Data collection The TI-Nspire™ CX or CX II graphing calculator is an amazing too...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/chemistryweek
Robotics for the 21st Century | Texas Instruments
...e don’t have enough robots is the classroom. Robots can be a very valuable addition to all classrooms. They come in many shapes, sizes, and don’t always look like you would think a “robot” would. There’s a common misconception that only robotics or a technical course will benefit from having a ro...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/roboticsweek2022
Python Modules Have More Fun | Texas Instruments
... New: Python Modules library on TI Codes The developers at TI have included some special files in the Python system. When you download and install the very cool Turtle module, you gain the ability to code in Turtle graphics! There are also additional TI_IMA...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/python-modules-have-more-fun
TI’s Path to STEM Projects Are Now Available in Python
...ach of the six units involves small projects that teach necessary skills as they relate to analog and digital input and output, feedback and control systems, and how to calibrate sensors. Project titles are “Build a Speaker,” “Make a Switch From a Banana,” “Make a Mood Light,” “How Clean is the W...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/pathtostem
Making Math Connections Visually: Five Free Activities to Use in Your Algebra Class
... time. For more information, download the Teacher Notes (PDF). You can view and download the full TI-Nspire activity on our website. 3. Balanced Systems of Equations Speaking of systems of equations, many students have a hard time understanding just what the solution to a system of equations ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/june/visualizingalgebra
Which TI Calculator for the SAT® and Why?
...spire™ CX CAS graphing calculator TI-Nspire™ CX II CAS graphing calculator Notice that super-powerful CAS (which stands for Computer Algebra System) calculators are allowed. In addition to finding numeric answers, a CAS calculator provides algebraic answers in simplest form and can perfor...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/which-ti-calc-sat
Virtual-Ice-Breakers
...n their head. Another option: You could have students write THIS or THAT on two pieces of paper, and they could hold their signs up. This game is always a great conversation starter! #3: Scavenger Hunt (If you have between 10–20 minutes) Learn a whole lot about your students and how they thin...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/virtual-ice-breakers
Monday Night Calculus: Your Questions, Our Answers
...tistics for several years. Since starting at TI in 2015, he has led many content development projects including the Math in Motion series. He has always found joy in exploring the patterns and logic of mathematics. In his spare time he enjoys kayaking and fishing with his sons and spending time w...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/mondaynightcalculus
Leveraging CAS To Explore & Teach Mathematics, Part 2
... the Factor tool from the algebra menu, and calculate factor(x2 – 9). On the next line, calculate factor(x2 + 8x + 15). CAS quickly displays the factors for each expression. On the next line, go to the algebra menu, select Fraction tools, and access the Get Denominator tool. Type in t...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/leveragecas_pt2
A Teacher’s 5 Words That Changed My Life
...be able to stomach, bringing an abrupt end to my medical career. I was in the sixth grade. I had to choose a new profession. Math and chemistry always excited me. I was the student not allowed in the chemistry lab without oversight, meaning the teachers thought I had to be watched. They were ri...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/intlwomensday
Get Out and #SpreadMathLove
... So how can you play along? Simple! You’ll need to create a Geocaching account, which is free on the Geocaching website. Then, there are three key ways to help spread math love: Before June 8, you can complete the form at geocaching.com/TIMathLove to request a trackable. If you are randomly ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/geocaching
Survey Says: Kids Like Math!
...dministrators and parents all share a responsibility in making math real and relatable for children. In the classroom, educators are using creative ways to engage students with math programs through the things they are naturally interested in, whether that’s art or football or video games. At the...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/august/studentsurvey
5 Tips for a Healthy, Happy Exam Week | Texas Instruments
... to some amazing teachers and life-changing learning environments, she’s a math lover, math teacher and founder of the trendy XAM study lounge! She says, “Sometimes we’re so focused on working hard that we forget to take care of ourselves. What does that have to do with being good at math? We nee...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/december/5-tips-for-a-healthy-happy-exam-week
AP® Precalculus Resources Teachers Love | Texas Instruments
...rces to help teachers stay on track with the course’s mathematical principals and the technology knowledge needed for exam success. Technology plays an important role in this new course, as its use is required on parts of the exam. To help in your transition to teaching this new AP® cours...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/ap-precalculus-resources-teachers-will-love
Going Back to School With Stations
... School With Stations Jamie Miller (@jamiemillermath) (in partnership with @TICalculators) As I prepare for a new year, the first thing that always pops into my mind is my classroom: the setup, the layout, the functionality, the organization … and, of course, the aesthetic. I want every squa...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/backtoschool_stations
Professional basketball star donates TI calculators to his former high school
...ool on Tuesday, February 21, to make a donation of TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculators to help get the students test-day ready. “Riverside has always meant a lot to me. I started off my high school career here and it feels good to give back to the school and to this community that meant so muc...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2017/february/tj-warren-donates
The Long Road to My STEM Career
...rably with a low F! Eventually, I recovered, and in high school I applied to join an exchange program to the U.S. I landed in Alabama. Culturally, physically, psychologically, I could not have been further from home. But I stayed in Alabama to get my undergrad and graduate degrees in psychology....https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/adawoo
Using TI-Nspire™ Technology To Creatively Solve ACT® Math Problems
One of the keys to doing well on the ACT® math exam is to be open to solving problems in non-traditional ways. The average ACT® score of the students at my school is a 30. Many of my students, who could solve problems the traditional way, choose alternative methods that might be faster or easie...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/actmathproblems
5 Springtime Math Resources for Teachers | Texas Instruments
...er notes How-to video Math cheat sheet Graphing tips Three activity levels to choose between Let students graph with colors in the Rainbow Rays activity set. Students will also love the adorable Lucky Ladybug design. Find lady bugs, butterflies, bees and more in our...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/fresh-spring-ideas