Exponential Growth
Students will find an approximation for the value of the mathematical constant e and to apply it to exponential growth and decay problems.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exponential-growth
Zombie Apocalypse 2: The Humans Strike Back
This activity provides students with a continued inside look at the math and science real-life epidemiologists use to track and curb the spread of diseases through a population.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/stem-behind-hollywood-@-zombie-apocalypse-2
Zombie Apocalypse I: STEM of the Living Dead
This engaging activity provides students with an inside look at the math and science real-life epidemiologists use to track and curb the spread of diseases through a population.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/stem-behind-hollywood-@-zombie-apocalypse-1
Friction: Your Friend or Your Enemy?
In this lesson, students explore static and kinetic friction by dragging shoes with different types of soles across a table at a constant pace. Alternative procedure for the Vernier Go Direct® sensors with TI-Nspire CX II is included in the downloads.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/friction-your-friend-or-your-enemy
Friction and Inclined Planes
Students explore the relationship between mass, coefficient of friction, and motion down an inclined plane.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/friction-and-inclined-planes
Which Garage is Better - IB
Students are to find the solution to a system of linear equations using technology. They are presented with a problem about parking lot fees.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/which-garage-is-better_ns-ib
Which Garage is Better- IB
In this activity for the TI-84 family, students are to find the solution to a system of linear equations using technology. They are presented with a problem about parking lot fees.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/which-garage-is-better_84
Webinar: Exploring Rational Functions in AP® Precalculus
In this on-demand webinar, the presenters will highlight the key features of rational functions and discuss how TI can help connect multiple representations of rational functions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/ap-precal_webinar_rational-functions
35 Years of T³™ Mentorship and Community | Texas Instruments
Stacy Thibodeaux paused to collect her emotions. “It’s been an honor being a part of the T³™ community,” she said, speaking to a room full of educators at the Texas Instruments 2022 T³™ Learns Summit. “It allows us to push each other and to grow and develop. And, we have a common goal: t...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/35-years-t3-community-teacher-leader
3.1415… Ways to Celebrate Pi Day
...i or Homemade Pi. In these activities, students learn how to gather and input the data of circular objects. Students will plot the circumference versus diameter on a graph, then calculate the slope of the data points. What will they observe about the slope? The Ready-made Pi activity is great ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/happypiday
Get Energized With the T3™ Professional Learning | Texas Instruments
...he horizon. T³™ Summer Workshops You can choose from in-person and virtual workshops covering everything from ACT® and SAT® exam prep to calculus, coding, TI technology skills and more. Each workshop provides 12 hours of in-depth learning by focusing on a specific topic and support materia...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/professional_learning
5 Fresh Spring Ideas for Your Classroom | Texas Instruments
Spring is just around the corner! Now’s the perfect time to bring a fresh new look to your classroom, along with adding some colorful, spring-themed activities to keep your students engaged in their learning. We’ve rounded up a fun collection of creative teacher resources you can use in your ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/fresh-spring-ideas-for-classrooms
Summer Reading List for Math Teachers | Texas Instruments
From “Rocket Girls” to “Atomic Habits,” this summer reading list is a treasure trove of explosive thinking! We asked Kim Thomas — a College Algebra, AP® AB Calculus, and AP® BC Calculus math teacher from Arizona — what was on her reading list this summer. Her list mixes in the science and resear...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/summer-reading-for-math-teachers
Helping Students Save for Retirement | Texas Instruments
Retirement isn’t something most people think about when they are young. It just seems so far away. But if you start investing early, the reward will be much larger. When TI’s President and CEO, Haviv Ilan, recently received a handwritten letter (yes, handwritten!) explaining why it i...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/retirement-planning-program
Collecting Data With Sensors and TI Tech | Texas Instruments
What do science students get when teachers connect Vernier Go Direct® sensors with TI’s Python-capable graphing calculators? An easy-to-use, portable and wireless data collection system that gets them more engaged in their learning! This combination of learning tools provides fantastic oppor...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/match-made-in-stem
6 Resources to Jump-Start the School Year | Texas Instruments
Are you new to teaching with TI technology? Or looking for new ways to engage your students with the technology they already have? Or maybe just finding yourself a little rusty after summer break? Have no fear, TI is here! Another school year has begun and the slow summer mornings with no alar...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/tiresources
3 Math Activities for Back to School | Texas Instruments
...and ready to learn again after the long summer break. Be on the lookout during your math scavenger hunts Exercise those math and body muscles with scavenger hunts that will help you reawaken your students’ thinking skills. Ideal for your algebra or precalculus classes, these scaven...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/three-back-to-school-math-activities
5 Study Tips from a Student #StudyGrammer | Texas Instruments
...ic visuals. But when she started adding relatable, research-backed study tips to help improve her own study habits, she found she wasn’t alone. Thousands of students wanted to know more. Not only how to make the most of their time by studying more efficiently and effectively, but also how to b...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/5-study-tips-from-a-student-studygrammer
Middle School Math Meets Python Game Design | Texas Instruments
...your earned darts and get a score. Can you earn at least 8 points? Ok, sounds like fun practice, but isn’t that a lot of coding? No, it’s not! Because this activity is scaffolded. You’ll give students the base code in a premade TI-Nspire™ CX II file or TI-84 Plus CE Python file. Students will ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/middle-school-math-python-game-design
5 Teacher Tips for Classroom Management | Texas Instruments
Every teacher knows that having a classroom management plan is essential to running an effective and efficient classroom. There are just so many different strategies teachers can do — where do you start? That’s why we asked our teacher community to share their tips for managing a classroom. H...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/5-teacher-tips-classroom-management
Top 10 T³™ Webinars From 2022 | Texas Instruments
Are you looking for fun, new ways to engage your students using TI technology? Is professional learning one of your 2023 goals? We can help you get started with a list of the top 10 T³™ Webinars from 2022. These sessions are led by classroom teachers and are each an hour long. You can watch r...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/2022-webinars-top-10
Solutions To Keep Your Students Learning All Summer | TI
... 1. Introduce a coding challenge! Did you know that TI leads a formal coding contest every spring? The TI Codes Contest - 2023 edition has just ended and TI has recently released the top video entries from the sixth annual coding contest on the website. Remember a “coding challenge” doe...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/keep-students-learning-all-summer
Assessing Student Thinking | Texas Instruments
...dent C: “-4” Teacher: “Not quite. Anyone else?” Student A: “4” Teacher: “Excellent! #8?” This continues until all the answers have been given. Because the students are giving the right answers, the teacher assumes all students understand — even those giving the correct answers. What if we look...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/assessing-student-thinking
Top Tips From a Science Teacher for Taking the Online AP® Exam
Preparing students for AP® science exams is a year-long process, but as we get closer to May, students will benefit from resources to help them review and refresh. One important update from the College Board® is that all AP® science exams now approve the use of most TI graphing calculators, whi...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/scienceapexams
How To Avoid 5 Common Grant Writing Mistakes | Texas Instruments
...urself can help make things go a bit smoother. Let’s countdown the top five mistakes. Mistake #5: Ignoring the importance of impact and sustainability Educators tend to think only about their current group of students, but funders want the biggest bang for their buck. A proposal t...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2023/5-common-grant-writing-mistakes