Solution 11881: Differences Between Grouping and Archiving Variables on TI Graphing Calculators.
...riables must exist in RAM before they can be grouped. The only time the variables will not have a copy in RAM is when the group file was created on a computer using the TI-GRAPH LINK™ or TI Connect™ software and sent to the calculator as a group. Ungrouping does not remove the group from the use...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/11881
Solution 11771: Graphing Slope Fields on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators.
...ators? The TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus family of graphing calculators do not have the ability to graph Slope Fields. This feature is only available on Computer Algebra System (CAS) calculators such as the TI-89 Titanium or TI-Nspire CX II CAS. Please see the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family guideb...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/11771
Solution 12008: Using the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators for Biology and Statistics.
...ly, TI-84 Plus family, or TI-Nspire handheld in TI-84 Plus mode into a science tutorial by presenting basic science topics, and testing the students' comprehension with applicable activities. Students are taken step-by-step through science topics such as the scientific method and precision and ac...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/general-information/12008
Solution 11740: Displaying Radicals in Answers on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators.
...4 Plus mode do not have the functionality to display radicals in the solution. This type of functionality can only be found on products that have the Computer Algebra System (CAS) such as the TI-89 Titanium or TI-Nspire CX II CAS. Therefore, a square root symbol (radical) cannot be displayed in t...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/11740
Solution 12002: Troubleshooting a TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators Stuck on Defragmenting.
... TI-Connect to install the OS. In order to install the OS please follow these steps (Windows® users): • Connect the TI Connectivity cable between the computer and the calculator. • Click on Start >> Programs >> TI Tools >> TI Connect >> TI OSDownloader. • Remove one battery then press and hold do...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/troubleshooting-messages-unexpected-results/12002
Solution 14060: Troubleshooting the "Unknown Device" and "TUSB3410 Boot Device" Error Message when Using TI Connect™ Software for Windows®.
...vice signaling could be a problem with the USB port that the cable is plugged into or a problem with the cable itself. The following two things are recommended to narrow down the problem: 1) Try the TI Connectivity Cable in another USB port. 2) Try the TI Connectivity Cable in another computer. I...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/troubleshooting-messages-unexpected-results/14060
Continuity and Differentiability of Functions
Students will manipulate piecewise functions to make them continuous. Once students create a continuous function, they will calculate derivatives to determine if the function is also differentiable.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/continuity-and-differentiability-of-functions
Segments and Chords in a Circle
This activity is designed to allow students an opportunity to gain an understanding of the relationship among the segment measures formed by intersecting chords in a circle. It includes an interactive geometry page, some circle problems, and a Euclidean proof.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/segments-and-chords-in-a-circle
Properties of Triangles
In this activity, students explore different types of triangles and find the interior and exterior angle sum to form a paragraph proof.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/properties-of-triangles
Proportional Segments
The purpose of this activity is to investigate the relationship between segments formed by drawing a line parallel to one side of a triangle or by drwing and angle bisector of one the angles.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/proportional-segments
Properties of Parallel Lines
This activity is designed to incorporate the TI-Nspire Navigator system to provide a paperless activity. Students will investigate the relationships formed when two parallel lines are cut by a transversal. They will make observations from angle measurements. This is a great activity for beginn...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/properties-of-parallel-lines
Exploring Parallel Lines and Angles
Students will explore the relationships between pairs of angles formed when two parallel lines are cut by a transversal. They will identify special pairs of angles, measure all the angles formed by two parallel lines cut by a transversal, and then look for patterns among the measures.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exploring-parallel-lines-and-angles
Angle-Side-Side Exploration
Does knowing two sides and a non-included angle of a triangle guarantee it is a unique triangle? This activity will allow students to discover the answer by moving a point on a triangle to determine if another triangle given the same sides and non-included angle is possible.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/anglesideside-exploration
Exterior Angle Sum Theorem
This activity illustrates the exterior angle sum theorem by taking regular polygons with an exterior angle constructed, one at each vertex, and pulling all the vertices together to show that all exterior angles form a circle.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/exterior-angle-sum-theorem
Angles in Polygons
This is a self-contained activity that is designed to incorporate the TI-Nspire Navigator system which provides for a paperless activity that can be easily managed during and after the class period. Students will investigate the relationships of the interior and exterior angles in a polygon. T...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/angles-in-polygons
Making Hay While the Sun Shines & Not Losing It in the Rain (The Geometry of the Big Round Bale)
This activity explores the volume of the hay bale and the percent of loss as the radius of the bale decreases. The extension collects data from the constructed cylinder in a spreadsheet and graphs it. The graphs are modeled with quadratic functions and transformations of quadratic functions can...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/making-hay-while-the-sun-shines--not-losing-it-in-the-rain--the-geometry-of-the-big-round-bale
Maximizing a Paper Cone's Volume
The net for a conical paper cup is formed by cutting a sector from a circular piece of paper. What sector angle creates a net that maximizes the cone's volume? In this activity students will build concrete models, measure the dimensions and calculate the volume. Next, students will use a const...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/maximizing-a-paper-cones-volume
Angles & Chords in a Circle
This activity is designed to allow students to gain an understanding of the relationship between the arcs and angles formed by intersecting chords in a circle. It includes an interactive geometry page, some circle problems, and a Euclidean proof.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/angles--chords-in-a-circle
Reflections in Motion
Students will use reflected images of triangles to observe similarities retained under vertical and horizontal stretching and shrinking transformations.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/reflections-in-motion
Square Root Spiral and Function Graphs
In this activity, students will investigate the spiral formed by square roots of consecutive numbers, numerical approximations for square roots, the plot of the square root spiral arm lengths, and the graph of the square root function.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/square-root-spiral-and-function-graphs
Soap Warehouse: The Shortest Distance Between Stores
In this investigation we are going to determine the best place to build a warehouse so that it can service three stores with the least amount of travel.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/soap-warehouse-the-shortest-distance-between-stores
Solving for Sides in a Right Triangle
This activity was designed for the Grade 11 College Math course in the Ontario curriculum. Students are expected to solve problems, including those that arise from real-world applications, by determining the measures of the sides and angles of right triangles using the primary trigonometric ratio...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/solving-for-sides-in-a-right-triangle
Special Angles formed by Parallel Lines
This activity will help students see the relationship among the angles formed by two parallel lines and the transversal cuts through the lines.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/special-angles-formed-by-parallel-lines