Mission Celebration: Use Math to Mark the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing
...-of-this-world activities to help students mark this milestone on the moon using math. Boom! On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were on approach to Tranquility Base when Armstrong realized they were flying into a field of car-sized boulders. Armstrong calmly guided the Eagle landing...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/july/missioncelebration
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Lisa Goddard
...do different operations. To implement this idea, I often come up with different ways of explaining concepts. Whether it’s by using different methods, applying different algorithms, or allowing students to routinely ask their peers if they have another way of learning a concept, there are so many ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/march/teacherofthemonth
Solution 13561: Function Speed Differences in the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition and the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition.
... a TI-84 Plus Silver Edition apart from a TI-83 Plus Silver Edition: • Redesigned keys and calculator exterior• Removable faceplates• Preloaded flash applications• USB-on-the-go port The last 2 differences on that list may account for the slow-down in the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. The TI-84 Plus...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/general-information/13561
Solution 30711: Using The Nextprime() Function On A TI-Nspire™ or TI-Nspire CAS Family Products.
... For example, given the number 34, what 1st prime number that occurs immediately after the number 34? • Using either the scratchpad or the calculator application, press the catalog button (the open book). • Across the top of the screen, choose the last tab. This is tab 5 on Non CAS Products, or t...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/30711
Solution 15709: Differences Between the BAII PLUS™ Family and the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators Finance Application.
...of graphing calculators Finance app? The TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus family of graphing calculators and the BA II Plus family have different financial functions. The BA II Plus family has more financial functions than the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus family of graphing calculators. Items found on th...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/general-information/15709
Solution 35994: Using the Constraint "|" Operator with Defined Derivative Function Gives Unexpected Answer on the TI-Nspire™ CAS Family.
...n ddf(x,k), and press [Enter] to simplify the expression. • Next, highlight the answer that is displayed "((6*x)/(k))-18", and press [Enter] • Next, apply the constraint to the simplified expression: ((6*x)/(k))-18|x=k • Next, press [Enter], and the TI-Nspire CAS will then return the expected ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/35994
Solution 33471: Graphing a Function and the Slope Field Based on that Function using the TI-Nspire™ CAS Family.
... possible to graph both at the same time using the split screen function. To do this follow the steps listed below: • Press [home] and add a Graphs App. • Press [doc] [5] [2] [2]. • If necessary, press [ctrl] [tab] to put the focus on the newly created split screen. • Press [menu] [2]. • ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/33471
Solution 33591: Finding the Domain of a Graph Function Using the Domain Command on the TI-Nspire™ CAS Products.
...Nspire CAS Products? Example: Find the domain of x^(2)-2x+3 1) Press [home] [1] to create a new document. 2) Press the [2] key to insert the "Graphs" application. 3) Input x^(2)-2x+3 and press [enter] 4) Insert a calculator page by pressing [ctrl] [+ page] and select 1 5) Press the [catalog] k...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/33591
Solution 33631: Evaluating an Expression in the Graphs Application using the TI-Nspire™ Family Products.
... • Press [menu]. • Press 5: Trace. • Press 1: Graph Trace. This will allow you to move the cursor around on the graph. To find the value of the function at a specific x-value, simply type in the x-value and press [enter]. For example, press [2] [.] [4] [3] [enter]. You will see ¦1: (2.43...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/33631
Solution 11307: Calculator Software Applications (Apps) Bundled with the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Calculator.
...er Edition comes preloaded with the following Apps: • Area Formulas App • Cabri™ Jr. App • Catalog Help App • CellSheet™ App • Conic Graphing App • Fundamental Topics in Science App • Inequality Graphing App • Language Localization App • LearningCheck™ App • NoteFolio™ App • Organizer App • Per...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/general-information/11307
Solution 11308: Calculator Applications (Apps) that Can be Used in Biology on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators.
... Finally - an easy way to graph and analyze data! With Science Tools, unit conversions can also be performed, calculate significant figures, and more.Fundamental Topics in Science App for the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Families - Brush up on those science fundamentals right on the TI-83 Plus.NoteF...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/general-information/11308
Solution 11309: Calculator Applications (Apps) that Can be Used in Physics on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators.
... and then import them into Microsoft Word® software. StudyCards™ - Create virtual flash cards to help review information or study for a physics tests!Fundamental Topics in Science - Brush up on science fundamentals (including the addition and subtraction of vectors).Please see the on the TI-83 Pl...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/general-information/11309
Solution 11896: Standards Used to Verify Functionality of Graphing Calculators.
Solution 11896: Standards Used to Verify Functionality of Graphing Calculators. Solution 11896: Standards Used to Verify Functionality of Graphing Calculators. global Solution 11896: Standards Used to Verify Functionality of Graphing Calculators. website ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/general-information/11896
Solution 35254: Functions & Settings That Can Be Disabled Using Press-to-Test On TI-Nspire™ Handheld Units.
...ss-to-Test mode, certain modes and functions are disabled. Below is a listing of the different things that can be disabled using Press-to-Test on any applicable TI-Nspire Handheld. • Limit geometry functions. • Disable function and conic grab and move. • Disable vector functions, including eigenv...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/35254
Solution 11357: Useful Calculator Software Applications (Apps) that Can Help With Chemistry on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators.
...the known elements. • Science Tools App: - Graph and analyze data, perform unit conversions, access constants, and calculate significant figures. • Fundamental Topics in Science App: - Explore science topics, including scientific notation, measurements (units, accuracy, and precision), scientif...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/general-information/11357
Solution 22951: Translating, Rotating, or Stretching a Graphed Function Using the TI-Nspire™ Family Products.
...Nspire and TI-Nspire CAS latest software pages. The following types of functions can be manipulated (translated, rotated, stretched) using the Graphs application: Linear function; y=b Linear function; y=a*x+b Quadratic function; y=a(x-b)^2+c Exponential function; y=exp(a*x+b)+c Exponential functi...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/22951
Solution 34924: Dots or Lines Appearing on a Graph When Using the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators.
...ample, graph Y1 = x2 by doing the following: • Press [Y=]. • In Y1, press [X,T,q,n] [x²]. • Press [ZOOM] [6]. • Pressing [ZOOM] [0] to fit the function properly on the screen. To turn off the Grid, do the following: • Press [2ND] [FORMAT]. • Press [↓] [↓]. • Press [ENTER]. • Press [...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/troubleshooting-messages-unexpected-results/34924
Solution 24493: Missing Graph Lines When Graphing a Family Functions on the TI-Nspire™ Family Products.
...graph all the functions, break up the family of functions as follows: • Press [home]. • Press [ctrl] [+page]. • Press 2: Add Graphs to add a Graphs App. • Press [S] [E] [Q] [(] [A] [*] [X] [+] [1] [,] [A] [,] [1] [,] [1] [6]. • Press the down arrow. • Press [S] [E] [Q] [(] [A] [*] [X] [+] [...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/24493
Solution 32071: Creating Vertical Line and Function on the TI-Nspire™ CX Family Line of Products.
...mily line of products? To see the template for graphing a vertical line, please follow the steps below to graph X=2. 1) Press [home] and add a Graphs App or press [B].2) Press [menu] [3] [3] [1] [2]. 3) Press [2] [enter]. To be able to create vertical functions please follow the example below for...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/32071
Solution 11834: Algorithm for cSolve() Function on the TI-89 Family, TI-92 Family, Voyage™ 200 and TI-Nspire™ CAS Family.
... as ln(), sin(), etc. Except in exact mode, these techniques might be supplemented by heuristics to isolate solutions, followed by nSolve() to refine approximations. Solution 11834: Algorithm for cSolve() Function on the TI-89 Family, TI-92 Family, Voyage™ 200 and TI-Nspire™ CAS Family. ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/11834
Solution 31771: Finding the Zero of a Function Using the TI-Nspire™ CAS and TI-Nspire CX CAS Handhelds.
...ed. Please refer to the following example. For Example: Find the zero of the function: 2x^2+2x-4 1) Press [home] [1] [1] to insert a new calculator application. 2) Press [catalog] [1] [Z]. 3) Select zeros( . 4) Press [enter]. 5) Input [2] [x] [x2] [+] [2] [x] [-] [4] [,] [x]. 6) Press ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/31771
Solution 31552: Creating a Function Table Using the TI-36X Pro.
...se the 'X = ?', you may now enter values for X and press [enter] to see the corresponding value. After searching close to x = 18, the point (18, 324) appears to be the vertex of the parabola since it appears to be the turning point of the set of points of this function. To search closer to x = 18...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.
...ntral. Graph: f1(X) = X² when (-3)3 If using the TI-Nspire family handhelds: 1) Press [home] [B] to insert the Graphs Scratchpad or select the Graphs application. If done correctly, the cursor will be blinking in the entry line to the right of f1(x)= 2) To access the "n-piece piecewise function...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/21431
Solution 21770: Finding the Minimum, Maximum, and Zeros of a Function Using the TI-Nspire™ Family Products.
...d at the TI-Nspire CX and TI-Nspire CX CAS latest software pages. Example function: x^2+2x-2.5 • Press [home] [ctrl] [+page] [2] to insert the Graphs application. • Press [enter] and the cursor will blink next to f1(x)=, indicating that the handheld is ready for input. • Input x^2+2x-2.5 and pres...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/21770
Solution 34417: Evaluating Composite Functions for a Specific Value of X on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family.
...lect the '=' to the right of Y1, then press [ENTER] to disable the function from being graphed. Please Note: The black square surrounding the '=' disappears once the function is disabled. • Arrow down once and press [ENTER] to disable the Y2 function from being graphed as well. • Press [GRAP...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/34417