Using Python to Squeeze the Fun Back Into Math
...ntities of dice. Activity 2: Data Export and Functions When I taught algebra II, I used a hands-on probability activity to model exponential decay. At the beginning of...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/usingpython-84plusce
IB® Exam Resources, Tips and Tricks | Texas Instruments
...s can be put into Press-to-Test modes Note: For the latest OS on the TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculator, you can enter the IB® code: 0000-179. During that final webinar, we also looked at commonly asked IB® questions and what the TI-84 Plus CE and the TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calcu...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/ibresources
7 Books To Beat the Summer Heat | Texas Instruments
...to beat the heat with a shady spot and a good book. We’ve got seven books to help every math teacher keep cool and expand their math teaching chops. 7 Books To Beat the Summer Heat TI Staff Beat the heat this summer with a shady spot and a good book. We’ve got seven books to help every math...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/7-books-2022-summer-reading-list
Math (X)pression Quiz | Functional Fun
...ound: #c00;border-radius: 30px;-moz-border-radius: 30px;-webkit-border-radius: 30px;padding: 4px 10px 4px 10px;text-align: center;border: solid 3px #d7d7d7;margin-bottom: 20px;display: inline-block;position: relative;}.cta.link {color: #fff;font-size: 20px;background: #c00;margin-bottom: 0;margin...https://education.ti.com/en/promotion/math-xpression-quiz/functional-fun
The Long Road to My STEM Career
...s was to memorize a three-by-three grid of the relationships among the three sides of a right triangle and the value of each sine, cosine and tangent function. At 12 years old, I didn’t see how the assignment was relevant. This learning activity was the opposite of fun; it wasn’t accessible, and ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/adawoo
7 Reasons Why Python on the TI-Nspire™ CX II Graphing Calculator Is a Must-Have for Your Classroom
...quipment to start using Python in your classrooms. The portability of the device also makes it suitable for use at home or even on the school bus. #7: Physical computing Physical computing, the ability to control physical devices like LEDs and motors through their code, is an engaging way for ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/7-reasons-why-python-is-a-must
Solution 30491: Correcting Issues Graphing the Finance Balance Bal() Function on the TI-Nspire™ Family Handhelds and TI-Nspire Family Software.
...continuous line. There are two ways graph the Balance function which are listed below: Using the mortgage example: Term = 360 Months Interest Rate = 7.29% Loan Amount = $550,000 Monthly Payment = $4000 Function Graph in Discrete Mode: • Open a Graphs page by pressing [Home] and using the cursor...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/30491
Solution 17090: Troubleshooting when the Y= Editor Screen Displays X= instead of Y= on the TI-83 Plus Family and TI-84 Plus Family.
... Home | TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus family of products Knowledge Base Knowledge Base Search Why does the Function Editor screen only allow me to graph according to the X axis and not according to Y? If X= is displayed instead of the standard Y= when...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/troubleshooting-messages-unexpected-results/17090
Solution 33812: Algorithm Used for the cZeros() (Complex Zeros) Function on the TI-Nspire™ CAS Family.
...computing exp►list(cSolve(expression = 0, var, var). Please refer to the example provided below. Example: cZeros(x5+4x4+5x3-6x-3, x) 1) Press [doc►] [7] [►] [2] [enter]. 2) Change the Display Digits to Fix 3: and Calculation Mode to Auto. 3) Tab over to Make Default and press [enter]. 4) Press [...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/33812
Solution 33591: Finding the Domain of a Graph Function Using the Domain Command on the TI-Nspire™ CAS Products.
...ge by pressing [ctrl] [+ page] and select 1 5) Press the [catalog] key located above the division key 6) Locate the domain command and press [enter] 7) Input F1(x),x) and press [enter] Example: Find the domain of x-5/3x-21 1) Press [home] [1] to create a new document. 2) Press the [1] key to in...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/33591
Solution 24493: Missing Graph Lines When Graphing a Family Functions on the TI-Nspire™ Family Products.
... functions will show only 16 lines: f(x)=seq(a*x+1,a,1,20) If entered into the calculator like it is written above, the calculator would disregard 17x+1, 18x+1, 19x+1 and 20x+1. To graph all the functions, break up the family of functions as follows: • Press [home]. • Press [ctrl] [+page]. • ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/24493
Solution 12065: nSolve() (Numeric Solve) Function Algorithm for the TI-89 Family, TI-92 Family, Voyage 200 and TI-Nspire™ CAS Family Products.
... uses a combination of bisection and the secant method, as described in Shampine and Allen Numerical Computing: An Introduction, W.B. Saunders Co., 1973. Solution 12065: nSolve() (Numeric Solve) Function Algorithm for the TI-89 Family, TI-92 Family, Voyage 200 and TI-Nspire™ CAS Family Products....https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/12065
Solution 31552: Creating a Function Table Using the TI-36X Pro.
...of values based on the table start and table step. X = ? lets you build a table manually by entering specific values for the independent variable x. 7) Scroll to calculate and press [enter]. You will now see a table of values; however, if you chose the 'X = ?', you may now enter values for X an...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/31552
Solution 21431: Graphing Piecewise Functions on the TI-Nspire™ Family Products.
...ction pieces", press [2] [enter], since the example above contains two functions. 4) Press [X] [x²] 5) Press the Down arrow. 6) Press [X] [+] [5] 7) Press the Up arrow followed by the Right arrow. 8) Press [(-)] [3] [] [2] [enter] If using the TI-Nspire family computer software: 1) Open the ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/21431
Solution 21710: Using Undo and Redo on the TI-Nspire™ Family.
... Home | TI-Nspire™ family of products Knowledge Base Knowledge Base Search How do I use the undo and redo functions on the TI-Nspire family handhelds or computer software? To use the undo and redo functions on the TI-Nspire family handhelds or computer ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/21710
Solution 34846: Graphing a Normal PDF Function and Displaying the Normal Distribution Curve on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators.
...ithout "tails". To see the graph with "tails", input 960 (Mean plus 4 times the Standard Deviation). 6) For Xscl, input 40 (Standard Deviation). 7) For Ymin, Ymax, and Yscl, input the default values of -10, 10 and 1 respectively. If these values are already present, disregard this step. 8...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/34846
Solution 11902: Unexpected Results Received using Trigonometric Functions on TI Graphing Products.
... setting. The instructions below detail how to change the angle mode to Degree on TI graphing calculators. Procedure for the TI-80, TI-81, TI-82, TI-73, TI-73 Explorer™, TI-83 Family and TI-84 Plus family: 1) Press [MODE] 2) Scroll until the cursor is blinking on Degree (Deg on the TI-81) 3) P...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/11902
Solution 34615: Using the fMax Function on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators.
...ind the function maximum of sin(A), for the variable A, with -π for the lower bound and π for the upper bound. 1) From the main screen press [math] [7] to select 7: fMax( 2) Press [sin] [alpha] [math] [ ) ] [,] [alpha] [math] [,] [ (-) ] [2nd] [^] [,] [2nd] [^] [π] [ ) ] to enter sin(A), A, -π, ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/34615
Solution 34931: Using the Manual-Fit Function on the TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators.
...to store the equation to. To do so, press [VARS] [►] and choose "Function". 5) Press [ENTER] on "Y1". 6) Press [▼] to "Calculate" and press [ENTER]. 7) Navigate to the first point and press [ENTER]. 8) Navigate to another point and press [ENTER] to mark a second point. A line containing the tw...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/34931
Solution 34516: Finding the Zero of a Function on the TI-84 Plus CE and TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition.
... value and press [ENTER]. 6) When prompted for "Right Bound?", specify the right bound for x using the arrow keys or enter a value and press [ENTER]. 7) When prompted for "Guess?", move the cursor close to the zero value or enter a value and press [ENTER]. The screen will show the zero, which ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/34516
Solution 11693: Algorithm for Solving Trigonometric Functions (Sine, Cosine and Tangent) on Texas Instruments' Graphing Calculators.
...ctions are either polynomial approximations or the CORDIC method. TI calculators have almost always used CORDIC, the exceptions being the CC-40, TI-74 and TI-95 which used polynomial approximations. In the PC world, the popular Intel math co-processors like the 8087 use CORDIC methods, while...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/11693
Solution 11582: Finding the Zero of a Function on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus.
... value and press [ENTER]. 6) When prompted for "Right Bound?", specify the right bound for x using the arrow keys or enter a value and press [ENTER]. 7) When prompted for "Guess?", move the cursor close to the zero value or enter a value and press [ENTER]. The screen will show the zero, which is ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/11582
Solution 13326: Using the RandSeed Function on the TI-89 Family, TI-92 Family and Voyage™ 200 Graphing Calculators.
...umber is ¹ 0, it is used to generate two seeds, which are stored in system variables seed1 and seed2. Example:1) Press [2nd][MATH], and arrow down to 7:Probability2) Press the right arrow key and scroll down and select 6:RandSeed3) Press [ENTER] and input [1][1][4][7] and press [ENTER]. Please se...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/other-graphing/product-usage/13326
Solution 13323: Using the RandMat() Function on the TI-89 Family, TI-92 Family and Voyage™ 200 Graphing Calculators.
...ence the example provided below. Ex. Create a random generated matrix with 3 rows and 3 columns. • From the HOME screen press [2ND] [MATH] • Select 7:Probability and 7:randMat( • Press [3] [,] [3] and [ENTER] to display the matrix solution For additional instructions, refer to the online guid...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/other-graphing/product-usage/13323
Solution 12650: Calculating Trigonometric Functions on the TI-81.
...r 30. 5) Next press the [ENTER] key. 6) Cosine of 30 degrees is equal to (.86602....) in degrees to enter this press the [COS] key and then enter 30. 7) Next press the [ENTER] key. 8) Tangent of 30 degrees is equal to (.57735.....) in degrees to enter this press the [TAN] key and then enter 30. 9...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/other-graphing/product-usage/12650