Build It With TI: Science Olympiad
...ld such as a TI-Nspire™ CX II or TI-84 Plus CE Python graphing calculator or a computer. A microcontroller device, such as a TI-Innovator™ Hub, micro:bit, Arduino or Raspberry Pi, is also required. Make sure to read the rules carefully as some devices are prohibited. To build your sensor you’ll...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/scienceolympiadresource
mathyoga
...let’s celebrate International Day of Yoga by exploring yoga’s flexibility in math class. Why math yoga, you might be asking? While it started as a bit of a joke at Perry High School in Canton, Ohio, math yoga has become increasingly more popular. Meinke and Olszewski currently use it as a math...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/mathyoga
Using Python to Squeeze the Fun Back Into Math
... enhance math instruction. Have no fear; even if you’ve never coded before, that is ok. Python is great for new coders, and we’ll talk resources in a bit. So, what’s all the buzz about Python? COLOR ME HAPPY! Python incorporates color in the editor. Keywords such as for, if and import are blue. ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/usingpython-84plusce
Straight-A Student Won’t Allow COVID-19 To Take Her Dreams
...tinues “to do right by him.” Striving to help her family, Calderon plans to keep leaning into academics, college scholarship pursuits and long-term ambitions. “I have to do this; I wanna make sure that my family is OK.” Here’s to Calderon and spreading math love! TI products have been develo...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/spreadmathlove
Meet TI’s STEM Squad and Request a Visit for Your School
...It’s not really that hard after you get used to it. It’s really easy to control and navigate,” said Baltimore seventh-grader Khudaijah Amin. After a bit of trial and error, just about everyone has success, but more importantly, they have fun. “It’s especially cool because we live in a world wher...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/stemsquad
#NCTMannual 2018 Recap
...th that it takes for vehicles to drive on Mars? In this session, we programmed the new TI-Innovator™ Rover using mathematics to drive, make turns and complete a challenge. Best part: no coding experience needed and we used the TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator. Link to presentation>> The Mat...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/may/nctm2018
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Alice Fisher
...lp your students learn difficult concepts? One of the best things I’ve heard is that if you're teaching something hard that you let it go a little bit, but then you come back to it. From there, you start adding that concept back into your lesson plans. Not just that week, but over multiple wee...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/may/teacherofthemonth
Success Stories: TI's Talking Graphing Calculator is Changing Lives
...on TI-84 Plus Talking Graphing Calculator, created through a collaboration between Texas Instruments, the American Printing House for the Blind and Orbit Research, represents a breakthrough in math and science education for students who are blind or visually impaired. The talking graphing calcula...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2015/march/orion
Expanding Knowledge With Financial Literacy | Texas Instruments
... account. The Balance provides a guide on “How To Make a Personal Budget in 6 Easy Steps.” Once you have a better grasp of your spending and saving habits, you can start considering investments. NerdWallet has an excellent article with tips and strategies for beginners. Start exploring options an...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/financial_literacy
Math and Python: A Great Valentine’s Day Couple
...e using Python, students learn about slope as they work to deliver flowers from Jack’s house to Diane’s house. (Yes, “Jack & Diane” dates us a little bit, but it’s a fun song.) By the way, I love Riggins’ virtual flowers. If you want to learn more about Riggins’ activity, read to the end, an...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/heartpython
Finding Fibonacci — Six Examples | Texas Instruments
...o Pisano. Pisano was posthumously given the nickname Fibonacci (derived from filius Bonacci, meaning son of Bonaccio). Now that we have that possible bit of mathematical trivia out of the way, let’s get on with our “Finding Fibo!” You may be pretty surprised where else he lurks. Photo co...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/finding-fibonacci-six-examples
Students and Teachers Talk TI Codes Contest | Texas Instruments
...oached by Alia Khatoon) NaviGator — Southern California Yeshiva High School, San Diego, California (coached by Debbie Moss) Brookwood BITES — Brookwood High School, Lawrenceville, Georgia (coached by Stephen Griffith) Stiles Middle School — Stiles Middle School, Leander, T...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/ti-codescontest-qanda
#NCTMregionals Kansas City 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-Nspire™ CX graphing calculator; TI-Innovator™ Rover Link to presentati...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/november/nctm-kansas-city
3 Math Resources To Give Your Substitute Teacher | TI
...er or later, but now you can make it easy to keep your students learning key math concepts while you’re away. Bookmark this webpage for when the time comes, and take advantage of these video resources to help make things easier on you and your sub. About the author: Mark Watson is the Sen...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/sub-day-math-resources
“Room To Grow” Podcast — Behind the Scenes | Texas Instruments
...ner of “Room To Grow” or are just getting ready to listen for the first time, we hope you enjoy and are challenged by the ideas we discuss. Knowing a bit about what each of us are bringing to the conversation might add an additional layer of learning and enjoyability, so let me tell you a little ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/room-to-grow-podcast
Jingle Bells, Falling Snow and Python Lists | Texas Instruments
...ogram also uses a Ball Class (see my previous post about Python classes) to represent the snowflakes and a list of flakes to maintain all the falling bits of snow. This blog dives a little deeper into the Python list data structure. Teach your students about lists, while bringing a snowstorm indo...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/python-lists
IB® Exam Resources, Tips and Tricks | Texas Instruments
...-Nspire™ models must be placed in Press-to-Test mode with the correct features blocked (see list below). Here are the TI calculators that are prohibited on the IB® exam: Voyage™ 200 calculator (all versions) TI-89 Titanium graphing calculator (all versions) Older CAS models TI-...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/ibresources
Building Bridges with Math + Engineering
... a time to get creative and for students to learn some basics of engineering. Psst, we built a “guardrail” into our bridge. Feel free to keep that tidbit of information to yourself until you feel like the kids have grappled with this problem long enough. Tip 3: Science is perfect. Lab equipment ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/february/buildingbridgesmath
#NCTMregionals Hartford 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/october/nctm-hartford
Robotics for the 21st Century | Texas Instruments
...within a single activity. The same activity works for a geography or a history class too. Student using a robot to “travel” through a habitat. (Image courtesy of David Willis, Lufkin ISD.) Students using a robot in a history class. (Image courtesy of Lorelei Cummings, L...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/roboticsweek2022
Python Modules Have More Fun | Texas Instruments
...to code in Turtle graphics! There are also additional TI_IMAGE and TI_DRAW modules as well as TI_PLOTLIB, TI_SYSTEM, TI_HUB and TI_ROVER, a BBC micro:bit module, and more to come. For some introduction and practice with some of the TI modules, see the additional [+] Python Modules se...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/python-modules-have-more-fun
Which TI Calculator for the SAT® and Why?
...was redesigned several years ago, you may not have realized that on about one-third of the math portion of the SAT®, a calculator of any kind is prohibited. I think this is why they allow CAS calculators on approximately two-thirds of the test. The College Board® knows that students need to be ab...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/which-ti-calc-sat
Introducing the TI-Nspire CX II
...e CX II Specifications and Features: Color, backlit display Screen size: 320 x 240 pixels (3.5" diagonal) Screen resolution: 125 DPI; 16-bit color Powered by the TI-Rechargeable Battery (included) USB port for computer connectivity 90 MB storage memory / 64MB operating me...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/nspire
Ingenuity-takes-flight
...for the 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...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/ingenuity-takes-flight
#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