Puzzling Students to Push Their Understanding
...s what was needed. Along with the other teachers in Oklahoma Excel, we began to test and perfect Puzzle Problems. These are short, five to 15 minute accessible problems that allow students to practice justifying their answers first collaboratively, then individually with problem stems like “Which...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/puzzleproblems
Tips for Transitioning to the TI-Nspire CX from the TI-84 Plus
...y important enter key. Notice that trigonometry functions are all found in one key, trig. The bottom section of the keypad has alphabetical keys and access for symbols on the buttons marked π and ?!. Use the Scratchpad The Scratchpad is where you can perform calculations and create graphs quickly...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/september/transitioning_to_the_ti-nspire
Top Tips for Tackling the SAT® with the TI-84 Plus CE
On the SAT® exam, calculators are allowed on one of the two math sections. Read on for tips to leverage your TI-84 Plus CE for success on test day! The example questions explained below are like questions you might see on the SAT® exam. 1. Know Your Tools Bring a calculator that you are famil...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/september/sat_tips_ti84
Math and Python: A Great Valentine’s Day Couple
... commands to let us set up and draw our graph. Add the PlotLib module: menu > TI PlotLib > import ti_plotlib as plt Now that we have access to the commands we need, have the students set their window, add the grid, add the axes and pick a color. Once the students have added ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/heartpython
MonTI Hall Problem and Python on a TI Graphing Calculator | TI
...rthermore, it’s that randomness that catches the interest of the students and gives them an opportunity to be invested in the outcome. How can we accomplish this? By following the instructional arc of Intuition Confidence Simulation Calculation This instructional arc is a ma...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/montihall-problem-python-ti-graphing-calculator
Students and Teachers Talk TI Codes Contest | Texas Instruments
...What was your favorite thing about the TI Codes Contest? “My favorite thing about the TI Codes Contest was overcoming the initial problems. The success felt after a hard obstacle is a great feeling.” — NaviGator Building a working model of the group idea. It was invigorating to ex...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/ti-codescontest-qanda
Behind the Scenes of TI Summer Workshops | Texas Instruments
...er summers), we organized and led a two-day face-to-face (yay!) T³™ Summer Workshop “Leveraging the TI-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator for ACT® Test Success” which took place in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Presenter, Corey Boby, engaging with participants during the workshop. Thanks ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/summer-pd-behind-scenes
3 Math Resources To Give Your Substitute Teacher | TI
...te from Texas Tech University, he has a passion for helping educators discover ways to enrich the classroom learning experience and support student success. The teacher may be out, but learning is still in. Explore our collection of video lessons to make sure your students can continue their ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/sub-day-math-resources
Automatic Showers Bring May Flowers | Texas Instruments
...ution. EYW is project-based and collaborative, and each project has a dedicated customer. So, in the spring of 2018, when our coding unit came to a successful conclusion, we looked for a design challenge that incorporated technology, coding and environmental resource management. The “Smart Water ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/smartwater
TI STEM Camps Open Doors for Students | Texas Instruments
...lege, the project grew from a single mobile AEL to a national organization, now called NASA MUREP MAA, and continues to improve children’s academic success nationwide. What are some common challenges? Our most significant challenges in implementing quality programming, whether virtual or in ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/rural-ti-stem-camps-open-doors
Testing Tips: Using Calculators on Class Assessments
You’ve been using TI graphing calculators in your teaching, and now it’s time for testing. Whether you are giving a short quiz, a chapter test or end-of-term exam, here are some tips for how to use TI calculators successfully on class assessments. Determine the Objectives The TI-84 Plus famil...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/november/calculators-on-class-assessments
Fireworks, Flags and the Fourth of July
...oducts, and developing meaningful programming content for mathematics and science ... and still having fun with all the graphing calculators and the accompanying toys. Americans honor the Fourth of July with family and friends, cookouts and barbecues, parades, flags and … fireworks! Your calcu...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/julyfourth
Jingle Bells, Falling Snow and Python Lists | Texas Instruments
...pe of list construction in action, see Unit 4 Application, which creates a simulation of tossing two dice and monitoring the different sums that are accumulated and analyzed. Building a list using .append() You have probably seen the list method a.append(x) to add one element x to the list a. ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/python-lists
Decorate Your Classroom With TI | Texas Instruments
...te from Texas Tech University, he has a passion for helping educators discover ways to enrich the classroom learning experience and support student success. With the new school year just around the corner, we offer free (and cute!) resources you can download to help make decorating your class...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/classroom-decorations
IB® Exam Resources, Tips and Tricks | Texas Instruments
... had no idea where that initial conversation would take me. To give you a little context to this situation, every seven years, the International Baccalaureate® Organization audits each subjects’ curriculum. Yes! Even IB® exams are not exempt from a seven-year itch! In doing so, they make chang...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/ibresources
Promposal With Balloons and Buttons | Texas Instruments
...ement while get_key() != “esc” in the ti_system menu. Using get_key() in a loop, you can check to see which key was pressed and perform some actions accordingly. Usage: k = get_key() or k=get_key(1). If the argument 1 is used, then the program pauses and waits for a key press. If no argument is u...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/promposals
Computer Science Comes to Life With TI Technology | TI
...roduction to Computer Science (with TI‑Innovator™ Hub). I wanted to start the year off with a bang, or should I say lights and SOUND! It was a huge success. The activities in this topic were built so my students could work through them with partners and without any direct instruction from me. Whi...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/computer-science-resources-with-ti-technology
STEM Solutions for Summer Camps | Texas Instruments – U.S.
.../sequence from our district. That’s where summer camps come into the picture. The flexibility of summer yields the perfect chance to continue and/or accelerate learning for our students. If you, your school or your district, are considering hosting STEM and coding camps this summer, take a look a...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/stem-solutions-for-summer-camps
My Top Takeaways From T3IC to Encourage, Engage and Empower
...hing STEM with intentionality. The focus of this session was discussing how we might build an equitable culture where more students are empowered to access STEM opportunities and succeed. John empowered participants with actions dedicated to: Designing learning environments and opportunities....https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/t3ictakeaways
Top 10 Books for Every Teacher’s Summer Reading List
...aryland Science teacher and T³™ National Instructor, Jessica Kohout, that will encourage you to shoot for the moon. “Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning” by Peter C. Brown et al. Recommended by T³™ instructor and Ontario Association of Mathematics Education President, Paul Alves, t...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/summerreading
Real-World Applications of Chemistry
...CARE® from Alcon) is put into a plastic container with a platinum disc to catalyze the reaction of hydrogen peroxide to become water and oxygen gas. According to the manufacturer, contact lenses must be placed in a plastic case and soaked in the peroxide solution for a period of six hours. At tha...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/october/real-world-app-chemistry
You Can Teach an Old Snake New Tricks: Computer Science on the TI-84 Plus CE Python Graphing Calculator
...r Science Principles curriculum? The list for computer systems and networks is rather lengthy. Think about all the review students could accomplish if each student in your class created a flash card stack with a different list of vocabulary. After a few days of practice, partner pairs...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/pythoncomputerscience
#NCTMregionals Hartford 2018 Recap
...em' Session Calculator Activities to Help Students Prepare for Normed Exams Pick up tips for making best use of graphing technology to prepare for success on high stakes exams. This hands-on session will explore important strategies for technology use to help students develop understanding of hi...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/october/nctm-hartford
Texas Instruments Brings Its Hands-On Coding Workshops to ShadOnline
...y. Celebrate meeting key milestones, incorporate lessons learned and, most importantly, be willing to turn the wheel as you steer your way toward a successful school year. Connect with Colleagues Social distancing can create feelings of loneliness and isolation, but there’s a large and friendly...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/peter_bts_2020
Flattening the Curve: How You Can Learn to Stay Healthy With STEM
... the phenomenon, and importantly, they lend no insight into the phenomenon. Alternatively, a theoretical mathematical model is based on a currently accepted theory. Historically, theoretical models have made considerable advances in the sciences. Theoretical models can predict a phenomenon befor...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/flattencurve