Beat the System
This can be used as an introduction to Systems of Equations. Students can work in groups or alone. They are shown graphs of the three different types of systems of equations and then asked to write equations of lines to create another set of systems.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/beat-the-system
The "Great Pyramid" - Rate of Change
Students will explore different rates of change. Using the TI-Nspire students will be expected to make predictions based upon information that a Pharaoh has given. Students will explore points in a scatter plot of time and height on the building of a pyramid in ancient times. They will calcula...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/the-great-pyramid--rate-of-change
2025 Confidence Counts Contest Rules | Texas Instruments
...gy division (“TI” or “Sponsor”), with a place of business at 13532 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75243, and with a website at http://education.ti.com. The Administrator of the Contest is TI (“Administrator,” and together with Sponsor, the “Contest Entities”). CONTEST PERIOD:The Contest will...https://education.ti.com/en/promotion/confidencecountscontest/rules
Constructing Similar Triangles
Students investigate three different methods of constructing similar triangles.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/constructing-similar-triangles
Basic Trigonometric Transformations
This lesson involves manipulating sliders to change the values of parameters in trigonometric functions and determining the effect that each change has upon the shape of the graph.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/basic-trigonometric-transformations
Continuity and Differentiability 1
Explore piecewise graphs and determine conditions for continuity and differentiability.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/continuity-and-differentiability-1
Euler's Method Introduction
Visualize the graph of an approximate solution to a differential equation and estimate a specific value of a solution.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/eulers-method-introduction
Investigation of End Behavior
Students explore end behavior of rational functions graphically, algebraically, and by using tables. They will use multiple representations to look at values a given function approaches as the independent variable goes to positive or negative infinity. Tools are provided which support them in usi...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/investigation-of-end-behavior
Let the Sun Shine
Students will explore daylights times of cities at different latitudes. They will create a scatterplot of the data and then find the cosine equation that matches the data. This should be worked in groups of 4, each student choosing a city of a different latitude. An extension at the end would ...https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/let-the-sun-shine
Conics In Winter
Students explore conic graphing using a polar notation equation and determine the effects the various variables on the graph.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/conics-in-winter
How Do Your Errors Grow!
A simple measuring activity allows students to explore the sometimes difficult concept of significant figures, both manually and with the help of the Science Tools App's Sig-Fig Calculator.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/how-do-your-errors-grow
Properties of Parallelograms
Students explore the various properties of parallelograms and the necessary and sufficient conditions that guarantee that a quadrilateral is a parallelogram.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/properties-of-parallelograms_2
Transformations of Exponential Functions - Part 1
Students will explore the family of exponential functions of the form f(x) = c * b x+aand be able to describe the effect of each parameter on the graph of y = f(x).https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/transformations-of-exponential-functions
IB® exams: What calculator can you use? | Texas Instruments
...ll TI scientific and four-function calculators are approved. View IB® calculator policy ** For the TI-Nspire CX II CAS, CAS must be disabled. TI offers the following approved calculators for IB® exams: To use TI graphing calculators on the IB®, you’ll need to update your calcula...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/test-preparation/acceptance-ib-exams
1-14-2016-mission-imagination
...im to spur the imaginations of the next generation of scientists, engineers, explorers and innovators who are in today’s math and science classrooms. Combining expertise, TI Education Technology and NASA have developed programs that promote STEM-focused lessons for students and teachers in middle...https://education.ti.com/en/about/press-center/1-14-2016-mission-imagination
Former Football Player turned Full-Time Mathematician, John Urschel, kicks-off the #GenSTEM contest to get kids pumped up to go back to school
...around them and ignite a spark that can fuel real change.” To discover your STEM strengths or share how STEM inspires you, visit: www.GenSTEMcontest.com. [i] Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Quarterly, STEM 101: Intro to tomorrow’s jobs [ii] – Maltese, A. and Tai, R., Pipeline pe...https://education.ti.com/en/about/press-center/8-15-2017-genstem-contest
Coding contest from NASA and Texas Instruments allows students to compete virtually to win out-of-this-world prizes
... Coding contest from NASA and Texas Instruments allows students to compete virtually to win out-of-this-world prizes New, space-themed contest challenges students to use STEM skills to improve life on the International Space Station DALLAS – (April 23, 2020) Texas Inst...https://education.ti.com/en/about/press-center/4-23-2020-ti-codes-contest
Finite Differences
Investigate the sets of finite differences for linear and quadratic functions.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/finite-differences
Bouncing Ball
In this activity, students examine the motion of a ball as it falls under the influence of gravity. The parameters in the vertex form of the quadratic equation Y = A(X - H)2 + K are determined to describe the behavior of a ball bounce.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/bouncing-ball
Bouncing Ball
In this activity, students examine the motion of a ball as it falls under the influence of gravity. The parameters in the vertex form of the quadratic equation Y = A(X - H)2 + K are determined to describe the behavior of a ball bounce.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/bouncing-ball_ns
Motorcycle Jump
Students will explore quadratic functions in the form of a motorcycle jumping off of a ramp. Students will maximize the height of the jump and the airtime of the jump.https://education.ti.com/en/activity/detail/motorcycle-jump
6 Tips for Navigating the First Week | Texas Instruments
...classroom environment for the whole year. Here are six ways to make sure that this school year starts off on the right foot. Develop a Classroom Community Jump Right In Establish Routines and Expectations Share Your Values Explore Free Resources Find Time for Yourself D...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/6-great-tips-first-week-of-school
Prime Summer Reading for Math Teachers | Texas Instruments
...g list: Books for math and science teachers: “Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics” and “Modifying Your Thinking Classroom for Different Settings” “Routines for Reasoning” and “Teaching for Thinking” “Beyond the Bake Sale” “STEM Education NOW” ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2024/summer-reading-for-math-teachers
Compare TI Scientific Calculators | Course Comparison | Texas Instruments
...padding-left: 0px; } .Rtable-header .Rtable-cell.rotate > div { transform: rotate(270deg); transform-origin: top center; margin-top: 110px; white-space: nowrap; } } TI-30Xa --> TI-30XIIS™ --> TI-30XS MultiView™ ...https://education.ti.com/en/product-resources/scientific-course-comparison
Graphing Calculator Comparison Chart | Texas Instruments
...{ padding-left: 0px; } .Rtable-header .Rtable-cell.rotate > div { transform: rotate(270deg); transform-origin: top center; margin-top: 110px; white-space: nowrap; } .Rtable-header-colspan { display: none; } } Computer Algebra System--> Computer Algebra System (CAS) OS ...https://education.ti.com/en/product-resources/graphing-course-comparison