Mission Celebration: Use Math to Mark the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing
...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 Search...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/july/missioncelebration
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Lisa Goddard
...acher of the Month What advice would you give to your first-year teaching self? I would say continue to try and find a way to always make learning fun for the students. I work on trying out different activities, instead of teaching the same ho-hum lessons every day. I’ve found that introducing...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2019/march/teacherofthemonth
Solution 13561: Function Speed Differences in the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition and the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition.
... a TI-84 Plus Silver Edition apart from a TI-83 Plus Silver Edition: • Redesigned keys and calculator exterior• Removable faceplates• Preloaded flash applications• USB-on-the-go port The last 2 differences on that list may account for the slow-down in the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition. The TI-84 Plus...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/general-information/13561
Solution 35994: Using the Constraint "|" Operator with Defined Derivative Function Gives Unexpected Answer on the TI-Nspire™ CAS Family.
...n ddf(x,k), and press [Enter] to simplify the expression. • Next, highlight the answer that is displayed "((6*x)/(k))-18", and press [Enter] • Next, apply the constraint to the simplified expression: ((6*x)/(k))-18|x=k • Next, press [Enter], and the TI-Nspire CAS will then return the expected ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/35994
Solution 33471: Graphing a Function and the Slope Field Based on that Function using the TI-Nspire™ CAS Family.
... possible to graph both at the same time using the split screen function. To do this follow the steps listed below: • Press [home] and add a Graphs App. • Press [doc] [5] [2] [2]. • If necessary, press [ctrl] [tab] to put the focus on the newly created split screen. • Press [menu] [2]. • ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/33471
Solution 33631: Evaluating an Expression in the Graphs Application using the TI-Nspire™ Family Products.
... • Press [menu]. • Press 5: Trace. • Press 1: Graph Trace. This will allow you to move the cursor around on the graph. To find the value of the function at a specific x-value, simply type in the x-value and press [enter]. For example, press [2] [.] [4] [3] [enter]. You will see ¦1: (2.43...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/33631
Solution 11896: Standards Used to Verify Functionality of Graphing Calculators.
...Calculators. website Home | TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus family of products Knowledge Base Knowledge Base Search Does TI use any standards (NIST, ASTM, UL, etc.) to verify f...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/general-information/11896
Solution 31771: Finding the Zero of a Function Using the TI-Nspire™ CAS and TI-Nspire CX CAS Handhelds.
...ed. Please refer to the following example. For Example: Find the zero of the function: 2x^2+2x-4 1) Press [home] [1] [1] to insert a new calculator application. 2) Press [catalog] [1] [Z]. 3) Select zeros( . 4) Press [enter]. 5) Input [2] [x] [x2] [+] [2] [x] [-] [4] [,] [x]. 6) Press ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-nspire-family/product-usage/31771
Solution 34417: Evaluating Composite Functions for a Specific Value of X on the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Family.
...lect the '=' to the right of Y1, then press [ENTER] to disable the function from being graphed. Please Note: The black square surrounding the '=' disappears once the function is disabled. • Arrow down once and press [ENTER] to disable the Y2 function from being graphed as well. • Press [GRAP...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/34417
Solution 34926: Functionality of the Function Keys [F1 - F5] on the TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators.
...or accessing Y-variables used for storing functions. These functions can be viewed by pushing the [Y=] button. Please Note: Some calculator software applications (apps) will display "softkeys" on the screen that will correspond to these function keys. Also, keep in mind that on some graphing cal...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/34926
Solution 34631: Storing a Function to a List on the TI-84 Plus Family of Graphing Calculators.
...ating System (OS) v 2.55MP to access the sequence stat wizard below. To verify what OS is installed press [2nd] followed by [+] then in the menu that appears select [1:About]. If you do not have this version of OS please upgrade to this version. Saving a sequence to L1: • Press [2nd] [List] [Rig...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/34631
Solution 11693: Algorithm for Solving Trigonometric Functions (Sine, Cosine and Tangent) on Texas Instruments' Graphing Calculators.
...d to compute trigonometric and other transcendental functions. Most practical algorithms in use for transcendental functions are either polynomial approximations or the CORDIC method. TI calculators have almost always used CORDIC, the exceptions being the CC-40, TI-74 and TI-95 which used po...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/11693
Solution 11758: Functionality of the Function Keys [F1 - F5] on the TI-83 Family, TI-89 Family, TI-92 Family and Voyage™ 200.
...on my graphing calculator and how are they used? The function keys [F1 - F5] are used to access certain menus and commands. Some calculator software applications (apps) will display "softkeys" on the screen that will correspond to these function keys. Also, keep in mind that on some graphing cal...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/ti-83-84-plus-family/product-usage/11758
Solution 13342: Using the Exact() Function on the TI-89 Family, TI-92 Family and Voyage™ 200 Graphing Calculators.
...]) exact(list1[,tol]) exact(matrix1[,tol]) The exact() function ensures that the calculator uses the Exact mode arithmetic regardless of the Exact/Approx mode setting to return, when possible, the rational-number equivalent of the argument. Note: tol specifies the tolerance for the conversion...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/other-graphing/product-usage/13342
Solution 12650: Calculating Trigonometric Functions on the TI-81.
... is ideal for algebra, geometry, statistics, finance, and many other classes. The TI-84 Plus CE has an upgradeable operating system, several included Apps, a rechargeable battery and a USB cable to connect the handheld to your computer for downloading Apps, games, data, and more! Solution 12650...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/other-graphing/product-usage/12650
Solution 12645: Graphing a Function on the TI-80 and TI-81.
...hrough pre-algebra. Follow these steps to graph a function using the TI-80 or TI-81: • Press [Y=].• Enter the function. • Press [ZOOM] and select the appropriate zooming option, depending on the function being graphed. Example: Graph y=sin x Solution:• Press the [Y=] key. • Press the [SIN] key an...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/other-graphing/product-usage/12645
Solution 14291: Performing Cosecant, Cotangent and Cosine Functions on the TI-89 Family, TI-92 Plus and Voyage™ 200.
...nputting csc(60) will return the result of 1.1547. Please Note: The results provided above are based on the calculator being in DEGREE Angle mode and APPROXIMATE Exact/Approx mode. Please see the TI-89 family, TI-92 family and Voyage 200 guidebooks for additional information. Solution 14291: Pe...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/other-graphing/product-usage/14291
Solution 11815: Finding a Maximum or Minimum of a Function on a TI-89 Family, TI-92 Family, and Voyage™ 200 Graphing Calculator.
...-92 family, or Voyage 200? To calculate a maximum or minimum of a function, access the Math menu after graphing a function. Then, from the menu that appears, select the calculation to be performed. The example below will demonstrate how to find a maximum of a function. Please Note: The function ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/other-graphing/product-usage/11815
Solution 12096: Graphing a Step Function on the TI-89 Family, TI-92 Family, or Voyage™ 200 Graphing Calculators.
...s [ENTER]. 6) Graph the function by pressing [GREEN DIAMOND] [R] (Use [GREEN DIAMOND] [F3] on the TI-89 Family). Please Note: If the graphed points appear connected, go back into the Y= Editor screen, highlight the int(x) function by using the directional arrows on the keyboard, Press [F6] for ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/other-graphing/product-usage/12096
Solution 11835: Decreasing the Calculation Time Needed for the nSolve() Function on the TI-89 Family, TI-92 Family, and Voyage™ 200 Graphing Calculators.
... the TI-89 family, TI-92 family, and Voyage 200 graphing calculators? The nSolve() function uses symbolic techniques to simplify the equation before applying the search technique. Depending on the equation, this simplification can take significant time. For example, solving the Time-Value-of-Mon...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/other-graphing/product-usage/11835
Solution 11842: Algorithm Used for Symbolic Integration Function on the TI-89 Family, TI-92 Family, and Voyage™ 200 Graphing Calculators.
...rval, computing the difference of the limit of an antiderivative at the upper and lower integration limits. Except in exact mode, nInt() is used were applicable when symbolic methods don't succeed. Solution 11842: Algorithm Used for Symbolic Integration Function on the TI-89 Family, TI-92 Famil...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/other-graphing/product-usage/11842
Solution 14292: Performing Hyperbolic Cosecant, Cotangent and Cosine Functions on the TI-89 Family, TI-92 Plus and Voyage™ 200.
...3: Inputting csch(1.2) will return the result of 0.662488. Note: The result provided above are based on the calculator being in DEGREE Angle mode and APPROXIMATE Exact/Approx mode. For additional instructions, refer to the online guidebook for your calculator. Solution 14292: Performing Hyperbol...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/other-graphing/product-usage/14292
Solution 11806: Creating and Evaluating User-Defined Functions on the TI-89 Family, TI-92 Family and Voyage™ 200.
...power(3,4) and press [ENTER]. The answer displayed is 25. 3. Using the Program Editor. Follow the steps below to define a new function: 1) Press [APPS] and then select 7:Program Editor. If the Icons desktop is active, select the Program Editor icon and press [ENTER]. 2) Select 3:New 3) Specif...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/other-graphing/product-usage/11806
Solution 11797: Using the Expand() Function on the TI-89 Family, TI-92 Family and Voyage™ 200 Graphing Calculators.
... Graphing Calculators. website Home | Other Graphing Calculator products Knowledge Base Knowledge Base Search How do I expand expressions on my TI-89 family, TI-92 family ...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/other-graphing/product-usage/11797
Solution 11764: Graphing a Function and the Slope Field Based on that Function using a TI-89 Titanium, TI-92 Plus or Voyage™ 200 Graphing Calculators.
...Go to Y= and type in the function. For example, use y=x^2. • Press [MODE] • Press [F2]. • Change Split Screen to Left-Right. • Change Split Screen 1 App to Y= Editor. • Change Split Screen 2 App to Y= Editor. • Change Number of Graphs to 2. • Change Graph 2 to Diff Equations. • Press Enter to...https://education.ti.com/en/customer-support/knowledge-base/other-graphing/product-usage/11764