Introducing the TI-Nspire CX II
...ng features that will help bring STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) subjects to life for students. Building on the popular TI-Nspire CX line of graphing calculators, the new TI-Nspire CX II and TI-Nspire CX II CAS give students more opportunities to visualize important, abstract con...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/nspire
A first-of-its-kind STEM strategy charts path to help educators
...the International Technology and Engineering Educators (ITEE) have collaborated in order to lay out a framework that can help educators across disciplines equip all students for a world that’s increasingly demanding STEM competencies. "A project of this nature has never been done before – asse...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/october/a-first-of-its-kind-stem-strategy-charts-path-to-help-educators
Get Out and #SpreadMathLove
...e math love swag, including a TI graphing calculator.* For teachers, geocaching can help engage students in a different way, and there’s even an online community dedicated to sharing ways you can incorporate geocaching into learning. Now, grab your family or your students, or just get out o...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/geocaching
Summer of STEM: Disappearing Cups
... smart ways to avoid unnecessary exposure to acetone. Only use enough acetone to cause the cup to dissolve. Follow your school’s chemical safety guidelines at all times when using this or any chemical available to the school’s science department. What you’ll need: Foam polystyrene cup(cups ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/july/disappearing_cups
Three Pawsitively Fun TI-Nspire Math Activities
...ull TI-Nspire activity on our website. 3. Dog Days or Dog Years Students will explore input/output relationships as they describe domain, range, and linear functions in the context of converting dog ages into human years. For more information, download the Teacher Notes (PDF). You can view and...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/august/dog_blog
You only get one “first day of school” – use it wisely
...each other with some questions like, “What’s a word that describes you, that starts with the first letter of your name?” I get answers like, Cool Caroline, which end up helping me remember their names much easier. Another one of my first day favorites is to give each student Play-Doh and let them...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/august/firstday
Tips for Surviving the First Week Back at School
...s. New research connects in-class cellphone and laptop use with lower test scores: Cellphone Distraction in the Classroom Can Lead to Lower Grades, Rutgers Study Finds. They can get their cell phones out, and check their Instagram feed, after the bell rings. My advice, practice these routines ear...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/august/first_week_tips
Survey Says: Kids Like Math!
... a series of calculator activities that show kids how they will have to use math in any career, even ones they would least expect, from commercial airline pilot to fashion designer. I’ve witnessed the power of these efforts first hand. When a child can finally relate to a concept they’ve have bee...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/august/studentsurvey
AP® Precalculus Resources Teachers Love | Texas Instruments
...hs of functions. Find minima/maxima of functions. Find numerical solutions to equations in one variable. Find regressions equations to model data (linear, quadratic, cubic, quartic, exponential, logarithmic and sinusoidal) and plot the corresponding residual. Perform matrix operations (e.g., ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/ap-precalculus-resources-teachers-will-love
Top 5 Tips for Transitioning to Virtual Teaching
...™ National Instructor, for some guidance. Snow was the first educator to use TI graphing calculator emulator software while teaching students in an online environment 15 years ago. And, he’s got some helpful tips for classroom teachers now tasked with figuring out how to teach online. Richar...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/distance-education
Customize your TI calculator with a 3-D printed case
...graphing calculator as a straight edge when he’s drafting designs. But, because the slide cases are beveled, they aren’t ideal for drawing a straight line. So, like any good engineer, Galu identified a problem and created a solution to solve it. With his 3-D printable designs, you can print a sli...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2017/january/3d-slide-case
A case for handheld graphing calculators
... of students already have a handheld graphing calculator, there is no guarantee they have access to a smartphone, laptop or tablet needed to use an online graphing calculator in class. In fact, two-thirds of classrooms between grades 8 and 12 are not one-to-one, meaning the majority of students d...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2017/may/why-graphing-calculators-add-up
5 Springtime Math Resources for Teachers | Texas Instruments
...love the polar flower graphs from “Spring Into Math," the groovy lettering and flowers from “It’s a Good Day To Do Math," and the extra-large rainbow lines from her “Back to School” bundle. Find more free printables and other ideas on our Classroom Decor Pinterest board. ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/fresh-spring-ideas
Prime Summer Reading for Math Teachers | Texas Instruments
...s and the STEM community. His book “STEM Education NOW More Than Ever” shares new approaches to STEM learning to complement traditional, single-discipline programs and highlights newer, faster ways to help teachers develop STEM units that address contemporary challenges in their classes. ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/summer-reading-for-math-teachers
Best of Biology
The ScienceNspired.com website is an excellent resource for any science teacher looking for lessons and content that can be used either in person or online. The colorful and engaging simulations help bring the concepts to life for students by enabling them to test variables and challenge their ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/bestofbiology
AP® Calculus Resources
... of each sequence, and determine that sequences with common differences (called arithmetic sequences) have scatter plots whose points form a straight line. Arithmetic Sequences and Series Students will explore the definition of a function through use of a graph, a set of or...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities
Applications and Interpretation
... of each sequence, and determine that sequences with common differences (called arithmetic sequences) have scatter plots whose points form a straight line. Arithmetic Sequences and Series Students will explore the definition of a function through use of a graph, a set of or...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities/applications-interpretation
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Tim Collier
...w. What do you love most about teaching? It's fun to get a class engaged in an activity that they find both enjoyable and intriguing. There's a fine line between learning mathematics and play, and I like to ride that line. Sure, sometimes it’s important for students to sit down and memorize mult...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/february/teacherofthemonth
Analysis and Approaches
... of each sequence, and determine that sequences with common differences (called arithmetic sequences) have scatter plots whose points form a straight line. Arithmetic Sequences and Series Students will explore the definition of a function through use of a graph, a set of or...https://education.ti.com/en/ib/activities/analysis-approaches
Calculus + Graphing Calculator = More Teachable Moments
...al function, namely f(x) = \frac{x^{2}-1}{x-1}, having a removable discontinuity. Normally, I would have drawn the graph myself on the blackboard — a line with a prominent “hole” circled at coordinates (1,2). This time, I asked my students to graph it on their calculators. Two students in the ba...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/september/calculascalcs
Mission Celebration: Use Math to Mark the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing
...ystem (SLS) Core Stage. This lesson is sure to ignite students’ interest in space-age careers while tackling topics like constant rates of change and linear functions. Fuel for the Fire also includes a game that challenges students to land a spacecraft on the moon. Developed by NASA and TI, The...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/july/missioncelebration
Technology Loan Service
...igator™ System, Non-graphing calculators, Data collection devices and Apps. Borrowing equipment is free and it's easy! In order to make your online reservation, please click the option that applies to you: What next? workshop-loan@ti.com 888-917-6411 Customer Serv...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/technology-loan-service
Solution 30491: Correcting Issues Graphing the Finance Balance Bal() Function on the TI-Nspire™ Family Handhelds and TI-Nspire Family Software.
... mode. This is due to the expression generated by the Balance function being a list of values and the calculator is attempting to create a continuous line. There are two ways graph the Balance function which are listed below: Using the mortgage example: Term = 360 Months Interest Rate = 7.29% Lo...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/30491
Solution 36014: Performing T-Test Computations Using A TI-Nspire™ Family Product
... | TI-Nspire™ family of products Knowledge Base Knowledge Base Search How do I compute a T-Test using the TI-Nspire family line of products? The following example demonstrates how to perform a T-Test calculation using any of the TI-Nspire family line of products given a...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/36014
Solution 32271: Creating Random Integers and Numbers Using the TI-Nspire™ Family.
...ly of products Knowledge Base Knowledge Base Search How do I create random numbers and integers using the TI-Nspire family line of products. The TI-Nspire family has multiple options for creating random numbers and integers. For all examples, see the steps below: Fir...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/32271