One Step at a Time
Students solve one-step equations involving addition and multiplication by substituting possible values of a variable.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/one-step-at-a-time
Testing for Truth
Students identify whether points lie within a shaded region that is bounded by linear inequalities.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/testing-for-truth
The Box Method
Students discover how to factor a quadratic function using the Box Method.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-box-method
Zeros of a Quadratic Function Application
Students use quadratic functions to find the width of a deck surrounding a rectangular pool.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/zeros-of-a-quadratic-function-application
The Dirty Dawg Salon
In this activity, students will work through a scenario of a business venture involving washing dogs. They will translate fixed and variable costs to a cost function and make a decision about how much to charge to wash per dog. When the break-even point is found, students must interpret it to ans...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-dirty-dawg-salon
The "Great Pyramid" - Rate of Change
Students will explore different rates of change. Using the TI-Nspire students will be expected to make predictions based upon information that a Pharaoh has given. Students will explore points in a scatter plot of time and height on the building of a pyramid in ancient times. They will calcula...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-great-pyramid--rate-of-change
Slopes with Starburst
Students will use Starburst to conduct an experiment that analyzes slope. The data will be entered into TI-Nspire and evaluated. Students explore concepts such as flat/steeper slopes and constant versus varied slope. Students also simulate distance versus time graphs using meter sticks and hot...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/slopes-with-starburst
Vertex form of a Parabola
Students will use graphing technology to understand a quadratic function written in vertex form.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/taks-vertex-form-of-a-parabola
Sums of Sequences
In this activity, students will develop formulas for the sum of arithmetic and geometric sequences. Students will then find the sum of sequences using the formulas developed.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/sums-of-sequences_1
Trigonometric Patterns
Students will use the unit circle to examine patterns in the six trigonometric functions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/trigonometric-patterns
Introduction to Absolute Value
In this activity students will explore the definition of absolute value using a number line, plot points to graph y = |x|, and use sliders to perform transformations with absolute value functions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/introduction-to-absolute-value
Recursive Sequences
In this activity, students will use the sequence mode of the graphing calculator to generate recursive sequences and then examine the values. They will also write recursive sequence formulas for given sequences.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/recursive-sequences_1
Area of the Missing Square
In this activity, students will be introduced to an area model for representing a quadratic equation. Students will explore the relationship between the value of b and c, in y = x2 + bx + c, form of the quadratic equation. The relationship will be examined with integer and non-integer values in o...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/area-of-the-missing-square_1
Celebrate Pi Day With Unlimited Fun | Texas Instruments
... Are you a fan of the TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculator? If so, we have some extra insPIration just for you! Here are two of our favorites: Comparing Pi and Roots In this middle school math activity, students explore how the Pythagorean Theorem and the circumference of a circle can be...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2025/celebrate-pi-day
Midsegments of Triangles
In this activity, students will explore the properties of the midsegment, a segment that connects the midpoints of two sides of a triangle. First, students will construct and investigate one midsegment and the relationship of the new small triangle to the original triangle. Then, all three midseg...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/midsegments-of-triangles_1
Interior & Exterior Angles of a Triangle
In this activity, students will measure interior and exterior angles of a triangle and make conjectures about their relationships.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/interior--exterior-angles-of-a-triangle
Constructing Similar Triangles
Students investigate three different methods of constructing similar triangles.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/constructing-similar-triangles
Points on a Perpendicular Bisector
Students will explore the relationship between a line segment and its perpendicular bisector. The concept of a point that is equidistant from two points is illustrated.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/points-on-a-perpendicular-bisector
Back to the Basics
Students learn and use the basic undefined terms and defined terms of geometry. The activity does include some drawing practice on the handheld.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/back-to-the-basics
Application of a Circle: Angles and Arcs
Students use the properties of circles, angles, and arcs to help design a courtyard with a star-shaped design.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/application-of-a-circle-angles-and-arcs
Are You Normal Size?
Students use established body proportions to see if their own proportions are normal.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/are-you-normal-size
Basic Trigonometric Transformations
This lesson involves manipulating sliders to change the values of parameters in trigonometric functions and determining the effect that each change has upon the shape of the graph.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/basic-trigonometric-transformations
Symbolic Math Guide App for the TI-89 Titanium
An excellent tutorial that provides step-by-step transformations for a number of problems from algebra, pre-calculus and calculus.An excellent tutorial that provides step-by-step transformations for a number of problems from algebra, pre-calculus and calculus. Including the following: Simplifying expressions Expanding expressions Solving equations Computing derivatives Computing indefinite integral...https://education.ti.com/en/software/details/en/7E54DC888F25499A8FEE6B5C4802BFC3/89symbolicmathguide
TI Connect™ Software for Windows®
TI Connect™ is computer software that allows for connectivity between a computer and graphing calculator. Transfer data, update your Operating System (OS), download Calculator Software Applications (Apps), and more to your graphing calculator. TI Connect™ Software TI Connect™...TI Connect software is the new-generation link software, which takes TI calculator technology to a new level of calculator, computer and Internet connectivity. Downloading and transferring data, Operating System (OS) updates, Calculator Software Applications (Apps), and programs are easier than e...https://education.ti.com/en/software/details/en/14D11109C9F44D55B9BBF65E5A62E7F1/swticonnectsoftwareforwindows
TI Connect™ Software for Macintosh®
TI Connect™ is computer software that allows for connectivity between a computer and graphing calculator. Transfer data, update your Operating System (OS), download Calculator Software Applications (Apps), and more to your graphing calculator. TI Connect™ Software TI Connect™...https://education.ti.com/en/software/details/en/D7445DBBA5124FA9B4F3F1B222A8005A/swticonnectsoftwareformacintosh