TI’s Path to STEM Projects Are Now Available in Python
...nana,” “Make a Mood Light,” “How Clean is the Water?,” “That’s Cool!,” and the culminating project, “How to Keep a Lizard Warm.” TI has recently updated the original Path to STEM projects to now include Python! Why? Python is one of the most popular coding languages in the world today, and...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/pathtostem
Making Math Connections Visually: Five Free Activities to Use in Your Algebra Class
...onship between the area of a garden with a fixed length of fencing and the lengths of the sides. Students will collect and graph data for multiple setups and then model the relationship with a quadratic. For more information, download the Teacher Notes (PDF). You can view and download the ful...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/june/visualizingalgebra
Which TI Calculator for the SAT® and Why?
...g calculator TI-Nspire™ CAS graphing calculator TI-Nspire™ CX CAS graphing calculator TI-Nspire™ CX II CAS graphing calculator Notice that super-powerful CAS (which stands for Computer Algebra System) calculators are allowed. In addition to finding numeric answers, a CAS calculator prov...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/which-ti-calc-sat
Virtual-Ice-Breakers
...ountry starting virtually, getting to know your students, with a computer screen between you and them, has its challenges. For starters, a virtual setup makes it harder to read students’ facial expressions, and it limits the conversation that naturally happens in a traditional classroom. But, h...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/virtual-ice-breakers
Leveraging CAS To Explore & Teach Mathematics, Part 2
...my algebra I post, CAS isn’t only a way to find the answers, CAS can be leveraged to explore and teach concepts in the math classroom. In this follow-up post (part 2), I intend to present ideas for how CAS can be utilized to benefit the algebra II classroom. Finding a lowest common denominato...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/leveragecas_pt2
Ingenuity-takes-flight
...he first time. And, of course, any AP® Physics teacher looking to engage their students with a relevant and cool event would immediately look to come up with an activity using data about the helicopter. What an opportunity for a timely review of some AP® concepts, with three weeks left until the ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/ingenuity-takes-flight
Get Out and #SpreadMathLove
...his month, Texas Instruments (TI) and Geocaching launched a partnership to spread math love around the U.S. and, ultimately, the globe, through some supercute exclusive trackables. These trackables are small tokens that come in five different, fun “math buddy” designs: Acutie on Duty Buddies...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/geocaching
Three Pawsitively Fun TI-Nspire Math Activities
...series, students explore the concept of a unit-rate, and discover that equivalent ratios have the same unit rate, all while making sure that all the puppies are sharing food in a fair way. For more information, download the Teacher Notes (PDF). You can view and download the full TI-Nspire activi...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/august/dog_blog
Tips for Surviving the First Week Back at School
...Make lots of notes on which students are taking the lead, easily distracted, need a little help, and other behaviors that might help in developing groups throughout the year. There is no need to start with rules and policies on the first day. You may need to identify any routines as needed for th...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/august/first_week_tips
Survey Says: Kids Like Math!
...’ve witnessed the power of these efforts first hand. When a child can finally relate to a concept they’ve have been struggling with, their eyes light up as the math comes to life for them. You can literally see it. They’re happier and more fulfilled. And, the best part, they’re hungry for more. ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/august/studentsurvey
5 Tips for a Healthy, Happy Exam Week | Texas Instruments
...initially thought, and b) that some of the things on your list aren’t that big of a deal after all. Anxiety Tip #2: Take a Brain Vacay 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 some...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/december/5-tips-for-a-healthy-happy-exam-week
AP® Precalculus Resources Teachers Love | Texas Instruments
... teaching this new AP® course, I am covering: The AP® Precalculus course goals and purpose The AP® Precalculus exam and technology use Teaching support for AP® Precalculus teachers Classroom activities for AP® Precalculus The AP® Precalculus course goals and purpose ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/ap-precalculus-resources-teachers-will-love
Engage Students With This Real-World Earth Day Activity
...f the straws are connected, how many times would they wrap around the Earth at the equator? To solve this question, ask students to collaborate in groups of three or four. This can be done via phone, email or videoconference. The first thing we expect students to do is to decide what information...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/earthday
7 Reasons Why Python on the TI-Nspire™ CX II Graphing Calculator Is a Must-Have for Your Classroom
This month marks the release of the latest update for the TI-Nspire™ CX II family. This update (version 5.2) includes support for Python, a significant feature that strengthens the use of TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculators and software in math classes. Educators can now connect coding in ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/7-reasons-why-python-is-a-must
Top 5 Tips for Transitioning to Virtual Teaching
... as application sharing with TI technology Effective use of screen captures for formative assessments Class and software recordings And more Sign up for the webinars About the author: Erica Schiller is a Marketing Programs Manager at Texas Instruments Education Technology. In this role, sh...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/distance-education
Top 10 T³™ Webinars From 2021
...ky Byer and John Hanna Spend an hour getting acquainted with writing, running and editing Python programs. We start with the basics and then follow up with some cool coding demonstrations. Beginning Coding: Using TI Technology to Create Python Programs Presented by Amin Lalani and Toni N...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2021webinars
How To Use the TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators To Succeed on the ACT®
...about the y-axis as the value of b changes. In fact, when B = 3, the graph when B = -3 is a reflection across the y-axis. Press s to access the SETUP menu, and turn the TrailOn. This feature allows you to see a remnant of the movement that the graph makes as the value of b changes. Ho...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/digital-act-84
5 Springtime Math Resources for Teachers | Texas Instruments
...oard. Try this: Print and laminate your decor items and save them for later in a binder or folder for easy set up all year long. What new combinations of math fun will you create? 2. Bring math to life with piecewi...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/fresh-spring-ideas
Prime Summer Reading for Math Teachers | Texas Instruments
...f teaching practices, histories and mysteries for the math- and science-minded. The newest addition to our book list: math reads for students! And we’ve also included relatable stories for students that help encourage math (and reading) literacy. The teacher community made these great recomme...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/summer-reading-for-math-teachers
5 Educators Using Robotics To Teach Math | Texas Instruments
...ted fields and to share the excitement of robotics with audiences of all ages. Texas Instruments can help you, inspire your students, with the TI-Innovator™ Rover programmable vehicle. It’s fun, it’s cool, and best of all, students of all ages with no prior coding experience can get the Rover to ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/using-robotics-to-teach-math
Top 6 calculator functions to know for AP® Statistics | TI
...h to know about the course and your graphing calculator’s functions, where should you focus your study time? As a former AP® Statistics teacher, I've compiled a list of the most important statistics features to know for the TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator. These are not just your random tips...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/top-6-calculator-functions-ap-statistics
AP® Calculus Resources
AP® Calculus Resources apcalculus website Mathematics lessons for IB® Diploma Programme Applications and Interpretation | Numbers and Algebra Overview *NEW/UPDATED Titl...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities
Graphing Calculators Are Now Approved for the AP® Biology Exam, but What Else Can I Do With Them?
...he graphing calculator into a lab or field data-collection unit. TI graphing calculators connect to Vernier sensors through various interfaces. With support of over 70+ sensor types, all of the AP® biology labs are covered. In addition, analysis of the data collected is much easier using a tool d...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/april/graphingcalculatorsapproved
Rational Functions
... students will use a TI-Nspire™ file that allows you to dynamically examine the rational functions generated by quotients of linear functions. *NEW/UPDATED Rational Functions Planning and Resources Mathematics lessons for IB® Diploma Programme Analysis and Approaches | ...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities/analysis-approaches/nspire-rational-functions-updated
Solution 28270: Differences between the Volume Purchase Program (VPP) Proof-Of-Purchase (POP) and the Technology Rewards Program (TRP) Point Symbol.
...ly of products Knowledge Base Knowledge Base Search What is the difference between the old proof of purchase UPC codes and the new TRP points? In September 2007, Texas Instruments announced the transition of the Volume Purchase Program (VPP) to the Techno...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/profdev-ti-activities-lessions-guides/28270