Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Daniel Wilkie
...had a couple of good role models when I was going through high school math classes, especially when I was a sophomore. I had an excellent teacher who just made learning easier. Since I was comfortable and good at math I thought, ‘I could share this ease-of-learning with others.’ Of course, I chan...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/april/teacherofthemonth
Introducing the TI-Nspire CX II
...graphing calculators, the new TI-Nspire CX II and TI-Nspire CX II CAS give students more opportunities to visualize important, abstract concepts, not just in math class, but in science and computer programming courses. "Students and teachers asked us to make their graphing calculator more respo...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/nspire
A Teacher’s 5 Words That Changed My Life
When I was asked to share my story for International Women’s Day, I immediately said “yes.” I didn’t know what I would share, just that I had to say “yes!” This year’s theme — Choose to Challenge — had a simultaneous effect. It touched my soul because we have the freedom to make choices. It san...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/intlwomensday
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Jessica Kohout
... a first year teacher, you’re always so self-conscious about what to do and what to say. Remember that it’s okay to joke around and to make mistakes. Just be yourself. What do you love most about teaching? I love interacting with the kids, and seeing how my passion can translate into their passi...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/october/teacher-of-the-month
Enter for a Chance to Win a TI-84 Plus CE
...oat along with a $100 gift card to throw a little back-to-school pool bash. Who said you need sine and cosine to get tan? 😉 What are you waiting for…jump right in and win! Dive in and Win! This summer, make a splash with all things math! Dive in for a chance to win a free TI-84 Plus CE and/o...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/july/contest
You only get one “first day of school” – use it wisely
...chose a particular picture and how it represents their feelings about mathematics. Some of the pictures show struggle, others show triumph and others just about everything else in between! Be prepared for spelling and grammatical errors (as you may notice in this example from one of my students)....https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/august/firstday
Tips for Surviving the First Week Back at School
...the same sound as the first letter of their first name. It is a great way to help you and their classmates to remember names and pronunciations. #2. Jump Right In! Start with a content lesson on the first day. Get students engaged in a team-building STEM activity like building a paper tower, a ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/august/first_week_tips
5 Tips for a Healthy, Happy Exam Week | Texas Instruments
...Getting worked up over that question that’s driving you nuts? Take a break. Seriously. Play with your cat. Wash your hair. Bake a cake. I don’t care. Just do something other than the question that’s making you crazy. Let your brain and body chill out, and you’ll come back ten times (approximately...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/december/5-tips-for-a-healthy-happy-exam-week
AP® Precalculus Resources Teachers Love | Texas Instruments
...grandchildren now get most of her attention, she still loves working with TI to provide resources, conference sessions and webinars. Vicki retired in June of 2022 after 46 years at West Florence High School in Florence, South Carolina. She is a T³™ National Instructor. She also serves as an AP® P...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/ap-precalculus-resources-teachers-will-love
Professional basketball star donates TI calculators to his former high school
...sional basketball player, T.J. Warren. The 6-foot-8 forward for the Phoenix Suns returned to his hometown and high school 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 start...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2017/february/tj-warren-donates
The Long Road to My STEM Career
...ass. I failed miserably 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 degr...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/adawoo
Top 5 Tips for Transitioning to Virtual Teaching
...ll set, and students will react differently. His advice: “Try not to be so hard on yourself, and show yourself some grace. It will take time to get adjusted, and you have to accept the fact that it’s not going to happen on the first day.” 2. Build the relationships and the learning will come One...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/distance-education
Top 10 T³™ Webinars From 2021
...t of buying used cars. Geometry Grab Bag Presented by Karen Campe Have you only dipped your toe into the geometry features of TI technology? Jump in with both feet to explore constructing, calculating, capturing and conjecturing. Back-to-School Basics With TI-Nspire™ CX Technology ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2021webinars
A case for handheld graphing calculators
... throw out every phone that a kid brought in, I would be very excited. It’s a battle.” Connected devices also raise cheating risks. The concern isn’t just students “Googling” for the correct answer, it’s also about them taking pictures of test questions or sharing answers via text. Studies show t...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2017/may/why-graphing-calculators-add-up
Engineers who code
TIers who code: TI engineers share how they learned to code on their TI calculator Did you know in just 10 minutes, you can learn to code? Coding is more than just a computer language; it requires the same problem solving and curiosity needed for STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathem...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2017/april/engineers-who-code
Top 6 calculator functions to know for AP® Statistics | TI
The AP® Statistics exam is just around the corner, and there is a lot to learn for this rigorous test. We're here to help you prioritize your efforts. As you may know, some questions on the AP® Statistics exam will require the use of a calculator to perform a statistical test, compute...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/top-6-calculator-functions-ap-statistics
TJ Warren Donates TI Calculators
...in Purus Condimentum Aenean eu leo quam. Pellentesque ornare sem lacinia quam venenatis vestibulum. Donec id elit non mi porta gravida at eget metus. Justo Risus Sem Fusce Fermentum Vulputate Adipiscing Dapibus Aenean eu leo quam. Pellentesque ornare sem lacinia quam venenatis vestibul...https://education.ti.com/en/success-story/tj-warren-donates
Just Move It
Just Move It apcalculus website In this activity for the TI-84 family, the movements of the parent functions f(x)= x² and f(x)= x³ will be explored. Just Move It Mat...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities/applications-interpretation/84-just-move-it
AP® Calculus Resources
... In this activity for the TI-84 family, the movements of the parent functions f(x)= x² and f(x)= x³ will be explored. Just Move It Students explore the proofs of the Laws of Sine and Cosine, investigate various cases where they are utilized, an...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities
Sampling Techniques | TI-Nspire™ family | Stats & Probability
...spire™ family | Stats & Probability apcalculus website Mathematics lessons for IB® Diploma Programme Analysis and Approaches | Statistics and Probability Activity Overview In this ac...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities/analysis-approaches/nspire-sampling-techniques
The t Test | TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus family | Stats & Probability
...84 Plus family | Stats & Probability apcalculus website Mathematics lessons for IB® Diploma Programme Applications and Interpretation | Statistics and Probability Activity Overview St...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities/applications-interpretation/84-the-t-test
Applications and Interpretation
... In this activity for the TI-84 family, the movements of the parent functions f(x)= x² and f(x)= x³ will be explored. Just Move It Students explore the proofs of the Laws of Sine and Cosine, investigate various cases where they are utilized, an...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities/applications-interpretation
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Tim Collier
...eople in my life who have made the biggest impact on me. They’re the ones who ultimately made me realize that I’d like to give back and teach others, just like they did for me. Teaching is my calling, and I wouldn’t feel fulfilled doing anything else. "Focusing on building relationships with s...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/february/teacherofthemonth
Graphing Calculators Are Now Approved for the AP® Biology Exam, but What Else Can I Do With Them?
...e the experiment or observation concludes, the data-analysis features on a TI graphing calculator can help students make sense of the phenomenon they just witnessed. With the help of Vernier Software & Technology’s applications that are built into TI graphing calculators, students can view the da...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/april/graphingcalculatorsapproved
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Stacy Thibodeaux
... is struggling, then I group them with another student who isn’t struggling. Then, the three of us can work on a problem together instead of it being just me and one student. Even though concepts are hard, having a relationship with students helps them feel comfortable talking to me about what th...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/april/teacherofthemonth