Testing Tips: Using Calculators on Class Assessments
...s the math concept and a student who is just “trying things out” until something looks like a good answer. Exploration with technology is a worthy exercise during learning activities, but by assessment time, students should be able to use the graphing calculator in a targeted manner to effectivel...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/november/calculators-on-class-assessments
Fireworks, Flags and the Fourth of July
...he TI-Basic version online and adapted for the Python environment: A close inspection of the code above reveals that the arcs of the blue and white fireworks display are each a different parabola emanating from the same point (80, 160). Here’s your engaging answer to “...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/julyfourth
Meet TI Teacher of the Month: Ellen Browne
... TI technology do you use in the classroom and how do you use it? I love using the TI-Nspire CX Navigator System in my class because I can send out a quick poll to figure out where my students are throughout each class and adjust as needed. We also use the TI-Nspire CX handheld, the TI-Innovator ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/march/teacherofthemonth
Who knew math had moves?
...n it says go there, we are having Rover go left and right,” said Musa. They wrote a program to make Rover drive left, right, backward and spin in a circle. Students Bayaan Musa and Aurea Le programming Rover to dance to a Bruno Mars song Rover was designed for beginners. The purpose is to show a...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/march/rockinwithrover
Decorate Your Classroom With TI | Texas Instruments
There’s nothing quite like a newly spruced up classroom to kick off another school year. And we know getting your classroom decorations organized and set up is simply a must for back to school! To help make your classroom glow up easy and FREE, we’ve rounded up a set of awesome resources to fi...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/classroom-decorations
Science Sims Can Be Phenomenal!
The expression “seeing is believing” is usually true. But in science education, many of the concepts can be quite difficult for students to observe because they can be very small, very large, very fast or very slow. So how can we provide students with an experience of science phenomena in the co...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/march/sciencesims
5 Engineering Projects You Can Do in Your Science Class
...ned by a mechanical engineer. Mechanical engineering is also among the oldest of the engineering disciplines and has a rich history. This activity requires your students to use mechanical engineering skills to rescue a deep ocean rover from the murky sea floor. Link to Activity Bring awareness ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/february/engineerscience
Building Bridges with Math + Engineering
...ave it and some just don’t. Your students’ goal: build the strongest bridge using only paper. I know you can already hear the whining and the list of questions. The answers are: yes, a strong bridge; and yes, using only paper. This is a time to get creative and for students to learn some basics o...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/february/buildingbridgesmath
Learn to Code with Your TI Graphing Calculator
...at product managers do in the real world. A product manager has to think through all of the features of the product she is building and the varying requirements for each feature. In the case of the calculator pet, I encourage you to think through the features you want your pet to have (i.e. a nam...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/february/learntocode
7 Books To Beat the Summer Heat | Texas Instruments
...ons for teaching in the age of personalized education.” — Yong Zhao, Ph.D. “The Impact of Identity in K–8 Mathematics: Rethinking Equity-Based Practices” by Julia Aguirre, Karen Mayfield-Ingram and Danny Martin Filled with insightful descriptions and recommendations on impact...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/7-books-2022-summer-reading-list
Set your Students up to Soar with “STEM on the Fly”
...n usual. I didn’t even know that was possible! Meet Alex Livingston, a sophomore at Tech Valley High School in Albany, New York and an aspiring commercial airline pilot. The 15-year-old submitted a photo showing how he uses math and science regularly as a volunteer in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/february/stemonthefly
5+ Tips for Using the TI-84 Plus in Your Math Class
... Tip 1: Viewing the Graph and Table Simultaneously Did you know that you can see your graph and the table at the same time? Press y= and type your equations. In this screenshot below we use Y1= ½X² and Y2= X+1. Press the mode key and about midway through the screen you will see a row that says...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/january/fiveti84tips
How to introduce your students to computational thinking in the math classroom
... code below. This will prompt the user to input the x- and y-coordinates for the two points and store them in variables with corresponding names. Request “X1?”,x1 Request “Y1?”,y1 Request “X2?”,x2 Request “Y2?”,y2 Next, the program will need to perform the calculation. It is easiest to define a...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/june/codinginmath
Have You Heard About a Mixed Six Task? | Texas Instruments
...ixed Six activities. I was instantly intrigued by this concept. A Mixed Six is basically a mathematical task design using Pointon’s and Sangwin’s question taxonomy to develop thinking skills. I did a little research, and I was excited to see that much of the discussion and research was center...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/mixed-six-task
My Top Takeaways From T3IC to Encourage, Engage and Empower
...rexamples, we in turn provide space for curiosity, ownership and courage. Finkel reminded us that answers and facts end learning experiences, while questions and conjectures extend learning experiences. There is power in beginning a learning experience with inquiry rather than answers. Empower ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/t3ictakeaways
Top 10 Books for Every Teacher’s Summer Reading List
...z. Also recommended by John Urschel, this captivating read shines a light on the history and importance of calculus in a grounded way that does not require any mathematical background. It’s a must-read for anyone preparing to take calculus or anyone who wants to experience the beauty of calculus ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/summerreading
You Can Teach an Old Snake New Tricks: Computer Science on the TI-84 Plus CE Python Graphing Calculator
...ng and problematic — not anymore! Traditional Python can be tricky because it uses specific indentation for iteration and selection. Instead of squinting to see if the spacing is correct, TI-84 Plus CE Python uses diamonds ◊ to makes it easier to learn and debug Python spacing. I don’t know ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/pythoncomputerscience
#NCTMregionals Hartford 2018 Recap
...oth TI Exhibitor Workshops at #NCTMregionals Hartford 2018 Rate of Change: Algebra to Calculus What if you could help students see slope not as an equation to memorize, but as a representation of real events? Get out of your seats to model relationships between position and time using hands-on ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/october/nctm-hartford
Learning With Your Students
...bbling to the surface. I wanted to do more, so I wrote a grant through the Bright Minds Foundation, my district’s educational foundation, asking to purchase eight TI-Innovator™ Hubs, I/O kits, breadboard kits and STEM project supplies. When I got my acceptance letter, I was so excited — but very ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/october/learning-with-your-students
How Else Can We Show This?
... students and I pursue multiple pathways to show and make sense of the mathematics at hand. 1. Riding the Curves and Turning the Tables When studying quadratic and polynomial functions, I begin by having students tell me everything they see on a graph. They mention things like y-intercepts, x-in...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/december/how-else-can-we-show-this
What to Do Instead of a Traditional Final Exam
...ead of the math department. All of us in the math department were giving pretty traditional final exams — a mix of multiple-choice and short-response questions make up a typical mathematics exam. Our innovative geometry teacher, Ms. Herr, has recently decided to branch out. Birdhouse Project W...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/december/instead-of-a-traditional-final-exam
12 Days of Holiday Math Challenges
...g Syne.” Take it a step further, and add a colorful fireworks display on your TI-84 Plus CE. 5) Happy Holidays Ask your students to manipulate this equation. The answer is certain to make them smile this holiday season. ; 6) Tree Twister We’ve got a holiday challenge for you: If our Christmas tr...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/december/12-days-of-holiday-math-challenges
Math (X)pression Quiz | Social Butter-Pi
Take the Math (X)pression Quiz to discover your math personality! Plus, you’ll have a chance to enter our sweepstakes and earn cool prizes. Start the quiz >> Math (X)pression Quiz | Social Butter-Pi global website ...https://education.ti.com/en/promotion/math-xpression-quiz/social-butter-pi
Math (X)pression Quiz | Question 2 | Texas Instruments – U.S.
Take the Math (X)pression Quiz to discover your math personality! Plus, you’ll have a chance to enter our sweepstakes and earn cool prizes. Start the quiz >> Math (X)pression Quiz | Question 2 | Texas Instruments – U.S. global website ...https://education.ti.com/en/promotion/math-xpression-quiz/question-2
Math (X)pression Quiz | Question 3 | Texas Instruments – U.S.
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