Mean Machine
Students construct a function machine from a small box. Students use the calculator to discover functions. They create their own one-step and two-step function rules and turn their calculators into a function machine.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/mean-machine
Let Me Count the Ways
Students will make predictions about the number of ways to make eleven with two or more addends. They will investigate patterns with these addends with the help of manipulatives and the calculator.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/let-me-count-the-ways
Helping Hands
Students make their own finger signs for the numbers from zero to ten. Students relate each finger sign to its number name and numeral. They use the numeral keys and scrolling feature of the TI-10 to enhance the concrete-symbol connection and sequencing of numbers.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/helping-hands
Tests of Significance
Students understand how tests of significance can be performed with confidence intervals. They use a simulation to clarify the meaning of a hypothesis. Students examine large sample tests for a proportion, mean, difference between two proportions, and difference between two means. They also study...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/tests-of-significance
Proportional Flag
Students will use the concepts of similarity to create a scale drawing of the national flag, that is large enough to cover most of a football field.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/proportional-flag
Set Design
Students will use similarity concepts, and the dimensions of the carvings on Mt. Rushmore to create a proportional representation of the carvings for a stage backdrop.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/set-design
Slam Dunk!
Students will use radius, diameter, length, width, and height to find volume of spheres and prisms as well as area of circles and rectangles. They will discuss when to use a two-dimensional measurement vs. a three-dimensional measurement using spatial reasoning.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/slam-dunk
Conics & Parametrics 1
This activity is a LearningCheck™ to quickly assess students' ability to identify conics from their equations in both rectangular and parametric form.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/conics--parametrics-1
Ready, Set... Solve!
In this coding activity, students will create a fast-paced game to help practice solving multi-step equations.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/ready-set-solve
TI-Innovator™ System | Texas Instruments Deutschland
... output ports Breadboard connector with 20 labeled pins I²C port Mini-USB port (Data port for connection to a TI graphing calculator or a computer running TI-Nspire™ CX software) Micro-USB port (Power port to connect to external power source) Powered by a MSP-EXP432P401-ET TI ...https://education.ti.com/en/products/micro-controller/ti-innovator/specifications
Solution 12676: Meaning of EE on Texas Instruments' Scientific and Graphing Calculators.
...tific and graphing calculators? EE stands for Enter Exponent. It represents the expression *10^. For example, 2E-4 means 2*10-4. This notation has become the most used by mathematicians to input numbers in scientific notation. For additional information refer to the online guidebook for the calc...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/12676
Solution 11227: Calculating the Number of Days Between Two Specific Dates Using the BA II PLUS™ or the BA II PLUS™ PROFESSIONAL.
...day-count or 30/360 day-count method. When 'ACT' is in the display (for the actual/actual day-count method), press the up arrow key.8) Press [CPT] to compute the days between dates.The loan will accrue interest for 88 days before the first payment.Please Note: Only dates within the range January ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/11227
Solution 11226: Calculating Quarterly Payments Using the BA II PLUS™ Family Calculator.
...which uses the calculator's Time Value of Money (TVM) worksheet: Example: What would the quarterly payment of a mortgage for $75,000 at 8.5% interest compounded quarterly be with a term of 30 years?PV = 75000I/Y = 8.5N = 120PMT = ?Compute:1) Press [2nd] [P/Y] key to access the P/Y worksheet.2) Fo...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/11226
Solution 11212: Calculating Cost-Sell-Margin (CST-SEL-MAR) and Markup (MU) Using the BA-35 Solar Financial Calculator.
...y to enter profit margin mode (no display indicator).2) Enter 125 and press the [SEL] key.3) Enter 20 and press the [MAR] key.4) Press [CPT] [CST] to compute the cost which should be $100.00.Example 2: The cost (CST) to manufacture an item is $175.00. The item was sold (SEL) for $210.00. What is ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/11212
Solution 10210: Available TI Calculator Posters and Transparencies and How To Order Them.
...aterials can be requested by contacting TI-Cares. Please provide following information: Full name School or School Organization's name Complete mailing address including city, state, and zip code Model number of TI calculators (ex: TI-Nspire CX) Quantity needed Solution 1...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/all-other-products/product-usage/10210
Solution 11207: Calculating Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) Using the BA-35 Solar Financial Calculator.
... Knowledge Base Search How can I calculate NPV and IRR using the BA-35 Solar? The BA-35 Solar will not allow for IRR or NPV computations, since the BA-35 Solar cannot perform uneven cash flow analysis. However, Texas Instruments does manufacture the BA II PLUS™ PROFESSIO...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/11207
Solution 11206: Calculating Summed Interest and Principal on the BA-35 Solar.
... have been made on a mortgage thus far. The original mortgage amount was $68,499.57 to be paid over 30 years, with an annual interest rate of 13.25% compounded monthly. Monthly payments are $771.15. What is the summed interest and principal of payments 5 through 16?Solution:• Press [AC/ON] [CE...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/11206
Solution 11205: Calculating Quarterly Payments on the BA-35 Solar.
... demonstrate how to calculate quarterly payments on the BA-35 Solar.Example: What is the quarterly payment on a mortgage for $75,000 at 8.5% interest compounded quarterly for 30 years?Given Information:N = 120%i = 8.5PV = 75,000PMT = ?FV = 0Solution Steps:• Press the [2nd] key and the [CE/C] key•...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/11205
Solution 11204: Calculating Present Value on the BA-35 Solar.
...calculate Present Value on the BA-35 Solar. Example: John Doe wants a savings account with $13,266.49 in it. He will earn 5% interest on his account compounded at the end of the year. What is the present value of the account at the beginning of the 20 years? Solution Steps: • Press the [2nd] key...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/11204
Solution 11216: Amortization Worksheet on the BA II PLUS™ and the BA II PLUS™ PROFESSIONAL.
...nd to interest for a specified range of payments. These results depend on the range of payments entered (P1 and P2), and on the values entered and/or computed for the TVM variables. Follow the steps below to enter an amortization schedule in the worksheet: 1) Press [2nd] [Amort]. P1 is displayed....https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/11216
Solution 11244: Depreciation Worksheet on the BA II PLUS™ Family Calculator.
...? The following example demonstrates how to use a depreciation worksheet on a BA II PLUS family calculator. Example: In the beginning of January, a company begins to depreciate a machine with a 7 year life and no (0) salvage value. The machine costs $300,000. The declining balance percent is 20...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/11244
Solution 11249: Performing 2 Variable Statistics Calculations on the BA II PLUS™ or the BA II PLUS™ PROFESSIONAL.
...8 [ENTER] press the down arrow, input 14 [ENTER] press the down arrow • Input 10 [ENTER] press the down arrow, input 18 [ENTER] press the down arrow Compute statistical values: • Press [2nd] [STAT] (the screen will show LIN) • Press the down arrow to see all the statistical values. See the B...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/11249
Solution 17569: Computing the Actual Annual Percentage Rate (APR) with Points and Fees on the BA Real Estate™.
...an fees of $1,000 plus 2 points, find the APR.• Press [2nd][CLR TVM] to clear previous values• Press [2nd][P/Y][1][2][=] [=]to set the P/Y and C/Y at 12• Enter [3][0] then press [TERM]• Enter [1][0][0][0][0][0] then press [LOAN]• Press [APR], enter the interest rate [5] then press [=]• Enter the ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/17569
Solution 11281: Calculating Quarterly Payments on the BA Real Estate™.
...monstrate how to calculate quarterly payments on the BA Real Estate.Example: What is the quarterly payment of a mortgage for $75,000 at 8.5% interest compounded quarterly, if it has to be paid off in 30 years?Input the data:LOAN = 75000I% = 8.5TERM = 30PMT = ?To Solve:1. Press the [2nd] key and t...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/11281
Solution 11279: Calculating Present Value on the BA Real Estate™.
...mple demonstrates how to calculate present value on the BA Real Estate. Example: How much money must be deposited into a savings account paying 0.5% compounded at the end of each year to have $10,000 in 20 years? 1. Press [2ND] [BGN/END] until the BGN indicator disappears. 2. Clear TVM values ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/financial-calculators/product-usage/11279