Insider Tips for Winning the TI Codes Contest
...d the slope of a line or create a fun adventure game. You can start programming your current graphing calculator now without any special equipment by visiting education.ti.com/ticodes . TI provides free lessons that go over programming on the calculator. With TI-Basic, you’ll be able to program ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/april/ticodescontest
A first-of-its-kind STEM strategy charts path to help educators
... initiatives, additional efforts are needed to ensure more students choose to pursue and are better prepared for college majors or careers in STEM.” According to the National Science Board, only 25% of 12th graders achieved a level of proficient or higher in mathematics and only 22% achieved a le...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/october/a-first-of-its-kind-stem-strategy-charts-path-to-help-educators
A Teacher’s 5 Words That Changed My Life
...onal mobile phone network providers and carriers I work with a team passionate about education and helping educators and students achieve academic success My STEM career has been evolving for many years. I’ve often been the only female and, more often, the only African American in the room; s...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/intlwomensday
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Jessica Kohout
... difficult concepts? I try to tie it in and “make it real” by giving students lessons and activities that they can truly see and experience. We have access to this phenomenon through NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards), which allows students to discuss concepts they’re learning through real ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/october/teacher-of-the-month
Get Out and #SpreadMathLove
...s² Infinitely in Love Irrational Love of Pi Far Out Fractals, Man So how can you play along? Simple! You’ll need to create a Geocaching account, which is free on the Geocaching website. Then, there are three key ways to help spread math love: Before June 8, you can complete the f...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/geocaching
You only get one “first day of school” – use it wisely
...no such thing as a “math person” and “not a math person.” EVERYONE can learn math! Mistakes help our brain grow. And, if you work at it, you can be successful. As the first night’s homework assignment, I ask students to journal their thoughts about math. To give them a little more structure, they...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/august/firstday
Survey Says: Kids Like Math!
...l need to be “math people” with the ability to think critically and solve problems. (77 percent of students we surveyed said they realize that math success equals success in college or career). That means making math real, fun, relatable, and engaging. Like any field of knowledge, math starts e...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/august/studentsurvey
#NCTMregionals Seattle 2018 Recap
...dered the math that it takes for vehicles to drive on Mars? In this session, we will code robotic vehicles using mathematics to drive, make turns and complete a challenge. Best part: no coding experience needed! Technology: TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator; TI-Innovator™ Rover Link to presentati...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/december/nctm-seattle
Going Back to School With Stations
...thor: Jamie Miller has taught grades three through seven, but seventh grade math might just be her favorite. She is passionate about using a math workshop model to individualize instruction and reach all learners, and she promotes a positive learning environment while encouraging students to acti...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/backtoschool_stations
How a TI Calculator and a Few Special Teachers Added up to an Engineering Career at TI
... AP® is a trademark registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, TI products. Policies subject to change. Visit www.collegeboard.org. About the author: Erin Patterson is a Software Development Manager for the Education Technology group at Texas ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/eweek2021
Engage Students With This Real-World Earth Day Activity
...lem-solving. And, by the way, the answer to the first question above is 500 million! Yes, 500,000,000 straws are used in the U.S. every single day, according to an article in the April 15, 2018 edition of Parade magazine. This activity will help put that number into context. Let’s get started: ...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
...ry graphics (ti_draw), and process images (ti_image). The Python implementation on TI-Nspire™ CX II family graphing calculators includes access to commonly used Python modules, like math, random, cmath and time. #5: Connect to TI-Nspire™ apps The TI-Nspire™ CX II platform ha...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/7-reasons-why-python-is-a-must
Customize your TI calculator with a 3-D printed case
...ore students showing an interest in 3-D printing, Galu said calculator cases seem like a natural fit to expose students to exciting 3-D technology. According to Galu, a calculator slide cover should take anywhere from three to six hours to print and only requires a couple of dollars’ worth of fi...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2017/january/3d-slide-case
A case for handheld graphing calculators
...re is little debate about the effectiveness of graphing calculators to help students learn math and science. The real question is about how students access this tool. While the vast majority of students already have a handheld graphing calculator, there is no guarantee they have access to a smart...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2017/may/why-graphing-calculators-add-up
Success Story
... of them met or exceeded proficiency requirements on that year’s Geometry and Algebra 1 End-of-Course exams. CHALLENGE Five years ago, the Gulf Coast Community Foundation took a hard look at the question: Are Florida’s schools preparing students for the post-secondary academic and career challeng...https://education.ti.com/en/success-story
TJ Warren Donates TI Calculators
...understands the importance mathematics plays in everyday life and wants students at his alma matter to have the math and science tools they need to succeed. The hoops star said it puts a smile on his face knowing Riverside students will be able to use these graphing calculators for many years to ...https://education.ti.com/en/success-story/tj-warren-donates
Compound Interest
...and the number of pay periods per year. As a result, students will: Learn the relationship between the interest rate and the total amount in the account. Learn the relationship between the number of pay periods and the total amount in the account. Discover the limiting condition as the number...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities/applications-interpretation/nspire-compound-interest
Compound Interest
..., and the number of pay periods per year. As a result, students will: Learn the relationship between the interest rate and the total amount in the account. Learn the relationship between the number of pay periods and the total amount in the account. Discover the limiting condition as the numb...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities/applications-interpretation/84-compound-interest
Graphing Calculators Are Now Approved for the AP® Biology Exam, but What Else Can I Do With Them?
...ge Board®are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, TI products. Policies subject to change. Visit www.collegeboard.org. About the author: Erick Archer is the market strategy manager for science and stem education at Texas Instrum...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/april/graphingcalculatorsapproved
Building a Band With Famous Mathematicians
...for instance — Sword went deeper into the topic by introducing an imaginary band comprised of historical mathematicians. Envision the Euclidean Fibonacci Pythagorean Sword-Play Band (or EFPSPB for short) … Pythagorean ratios not only define the 13 notes of the chromatic scale, those same interval...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/june/music-in-math
Compound Interest
..., and the number of pay periods per year. As a result, students will: Learn the relationship between the interest rate and the total amount in the account. Learn the relationship between the number of pay periods and the total amount in the account. Discover the limiting condition as the numb...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities/analysis-approaches/84-compound-interest
Compound Interest
...and the number of pay periods per year. As a result, students will: Learn the relationship between the interest rate and the total amount in the account. Learn the relationship between the number of pay periods and the total amount in the account. Discover the limiting condition as the number...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities/analysis-approaches/nspire-compound-interest
Calculus + Graphing Calculator = More Teachable Moments
...on. AP® is a trademark registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, TI products. Policies subject to change. Visit www.collegeboard.org. About the author: Tom Dick, Ph.D., is a Senior Mathematics Advisor for Texas Instruments and is also Professor and f...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/september/calculascalcs
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Lisa Goddard
... ask their peers if they have another way of learning a concept, there are so many ways to work a problem. This diverse approach allows students to successfully grasp a problem by learning through the method that is best suited to them. What’s it like to get a student to see past what they are st...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/march/teacherofthemonth
Error Codes for Account-based Licenses | Texas Instruments
...ied using the date and time on your workstation. It is possible the clock has been changed on your workstation where a license is being used. It is recommended to uninstall and reinstall the application, if applicable. If the error persists, please take a screen shot of the error code, and send t...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/error-code