Python coding activities: Programming With Lists | Texas Instruments
... and add a Python Shell. We’ll use this page to explore some different ideas about how arrays (also known as lists — we’ll use the words interchangeably here) work on the TI-NspireTM platform. Then, we’ll transition over to thinking about how we can use this functionality in programs. We define a...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/computer-science-foundations/programming-with-lists
Python coding activities: Counters, Accumulators and Comparing Loop Types | Texas Instruments
...are and contrast the three types of loops explored in this workshop (For, While, and Do While), then we will explore counters and accumulators and apply our learning about loops. In this activity, we will: Compare and contrast pre-test (For, While) and post-test (Do While) loops Use coun...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/computer-science-foundations/counters-accumulators-comparing-loop-types
Ratios & Proportions
...mpare amounts in given different ratios. What to look for As students explore unit rates, remind them that to find equivalent ratios, they must multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same positive number. Sample Assessment It took 7 hours to mow 4 lawns, each with about the same area. ...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/ratios
Extending Exponents
Extending Exponents website In this lesson students investigate how patterns in the computations for \(a^n, (ab)^n, (a^m)^n\) that held for positive integer exponents extend naturally to ...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/extending-exponents
Building a Table of Ratios
Building a Table of Ratios website Students generate equivalent ratios in a table, where values in each row of the table are a multiple of the values in the original ratio and that the en...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/ratios/sequence1/building-a-table-of-ratios
Solving Equations
Solving Equations website In this lesson students draw upon tools learned in previous work and focus on making strategic choices in solving linear equations. 439874 Solving Equations P...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/solving-equations
Building Expressions
...e true for many values of a variable or variables but not true for others. For example, “multiplication” makes things larger is true if you are multiplying whole numbers greater than 1. Sample Assessment Which expression is equivalent to 8(x-2) + 4(3-x) - 2x? Answer: 2x-4 Understanding ...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/building-expressions
research-program
...ccess. Schools meet instructional goals. Schools attain accountability goals. Research teaches TI how to use educational technology effectively to: Improve student skills and achievement in middle grades and high school mathematics when incorporated into the curriculum. Improve ...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/funding-and-research/research/research-program
What's a Solution to a System of Equations?
...lesson students are introduced to a system of linear equations in two variables and find solutions using balances. Then students investigate graphically systems with a unique solution, no solutions, or infinitely many solutions. 442901 What is a solution to a System of Equations Planning and ...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/what-is-a-solution-to-a-system-of-equations
Visualizing Systems of Linear Equations
... What are the students doing? Students reason about the values of weights on mobiles and use balance to model solution preserving moves algebraically. What is the teacher doing? Encourage students to use the way the mobile behaves to reason about the values of weights on the mobiles and re...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/visualizing-systems-of-linear-equations
Moving from Proportional Relationships to Linear Equations
... students use previous experience with proportional relationships of the form \(y = kx\) to consider relationships of the form \(y = mx\) and eventually \(y = mx+b\). 442899 Prop. Relationships to Linear Equations Planning and Resources Objective Students should be able to connect the unit ...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/proportional-relationships-to-linear-equations
Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators
... common factor, the rectangles in both unit squares are congruent. If the denominators have a common factor, however, the rectangles are not necessarily congruent, as displayed in the file. Sample Assessment If one part of a recipe calls for (2/3) cup of milk and another part of the same recipe ...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/adding-fractions-with-unlike-denominators
Units Other Than a Unit Square
...ng fractions using area models. 393727 Units Other Than a Unit Square Planning and Resources Objectives Students understand that fractions can only be compared if they refer to the same whole. They also recognize that fractions can only be added or subtracted if they refer to the same whole....https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/units-other-than-a-unit-square
Equations and Operations
...son students investigate the relationship between the solution to an equation and the solution to a new equation formed by adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing one or both sides of the original equation by a numerical value. 398116 Equations and Operations Planning and Resources Obj...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/equations-and-operations
Using Structure to Solve Equations
...ents should be able to recognize linear equations whose structure is of a(__) = y or a + (__) = y as looking for a missing factor or addend respectively and use arithmetic order of operations to determine solutions. Vocabulary expression equation solution factor addend In this lesson...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/using-structure-to-solve-equations
Building Expressions in Two Variables
...earning. First to develop flexibility using negative number in simple linear expressions, and second to prepare students for factoring or expanding polynomials. Care should be taken not to overreach with the first level. Sample Assessment Find the value of \(p\) so that the expression \(\frac{...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/building-expressions-in-two-variables
Equivalent Fractions - Texas Instruments
...e. They write a comparison statement ordering two fractions using the symbols . What is the teacher doing? This lesson addresses improper fractions only in terms of describing fractions greater than 1. Converting improper fractions into mixed numbers does not appear until after students have beco...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/equivalent-fractions
Dividing a Fraction by a Whole Number
... Lesson Snapshot To divide (a/b) by a whole number c, students can consider dividing the unit fraction (1/b) into c parts, then multiplying that number by a. What to look for Asking students how the representation of the unit square is connected to the process of dividing by a who...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/dividing-a-fraction-by-a-whole-number
Dividing a Whole Number by a Fraction
...r by a unit fraction. What is the teacher doing? Ask students how the unit square is connected to their thinking about what division means, particularly with respect to whole numbers, can lead to a productive discussion that might surface their misunderstandings. The Big Idea Two Columns...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/dividing-a-whole-number-by-a-fraction
research-notes
...th, and retention in college level studies in math and related fields. Learn more (2) Should graphing calculators be allowed on important tests? Broadly speaking, unless a test's goal is to measure mental arithmetic and related simple computational skills, including graphing calculators on tests ...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/funding-and-research/research/research-notes
Computer Science | Lessons Using Python | Texas Instruments
... Conditional Statements Activities 1 and 2 – Relational & Logical Operators, If Statements – Calculator only Activities 3 and 4 – Output commands with Hub and Turtle – Requires Calculator, Hub, and Turtle module Activity 5 – Dri...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/computer-science/lessons-using-python
Computer Science | Design Smart Systems | Texas Instruments
...333; border-bottom: 1px solid #333; /* background-color: #ebebeb; */ } Sign up for TI Computer Science Emails Highly recommended for beginners. Design a working digital mood ring using temperature sensors, wires and lights. Duration options: 1, 4 or 6 hours. P...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/computer-science/design-smart-systems
Navigating Equity and Access for Higher Education as presented by Dr. Cathy Moak Ph.D.
...avior management, project-based learning, differentiated instruction, instructional strategies, technology integration and much more. She was previously a component director for School Transformation and Digital Learning at Education Service Center Region 6, where she founded the EduHero Project,...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/funding-and-research/partners/ti-talks/cathy-moak
Making Music With Code | Videos | Texas Instruments
...umns.border-dark-teal-6 .vc-title { background-color: #0098a6 } .filter-cards .custom-icon-link h5 { font-size: 16px; font-family: Lato; margin-bottom: 0; color: #525252 } .item.video-header.hide h2 { display: none } function showAll () { allG...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/stem/projects/making-music-with-code/videos
Computer Science | Professional Learning | Texas Instruments
... Python Game Design How about incorporating some Python coding in the classroom, to achieve enrichment, remediation and grow all students mathematically? My students are always interested in adding some game play to the content! If you’ve never coded before, don’t let that stop you — keep reading...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/computer-science/professional-learning