What is a Variable?
...es Students should understand that a variable can take on any one of a range of values. They recognize an algebraic expression as one involving some combination of variables, numbers and mathematical operations. Vocabulary expression variable constant In this lesson students evaluat...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/what-is-a-variable
Adding Ratios
...ge that ratios represent the relationship between two (or more) related quantities; and that, since the values in a ratio are quantities, they can be combined to form a new ratio. 393710 Adding Ratios Planning and Resources Objectives Students should recognize that adding equivalent ratios r...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/ratios/sequence1/adding-ratios
Equations of the Form ax+by = c
... identify unique solutions to a linear equation of the form \(ax+by = c\) Vocabulary linear equation variables constraint solution intercepts linear combinations In this lesson students investigate linear equations of the form \(ax+by = c\). Students use coordinate grids to explor...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/equations-of-the-form-ax-plus-by-equals-c
Creating Equivalent Fractions - Texas Instruments
... In this lesson, students explore how to create equivalent fractions by multiplying the numerator and denominator of a fraction by a common factor. 393716 Creating Equivalent Fractions Planning and Resources Objectives Students express that a fraction (a/b) is equivalent to ...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/creating-equivalent-fractions
Fractions and Unit Squares - Texas Instruments
... adjusted slightly depending on the background of the students. The language of tiling is one possible instance—a region is tiled by a shape if it is completely covered by the shape with no gaps or overlaps. Sample Assessment Identify three fractions equivalent to (4/12). Answer: (1/3), (2/6),...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/fractions-and-unit-squares
What is an Exponent?
... TNS Lesson Snapshot This lesson focuses on how the definition can be used in a variety of situations to make sense of the computations: ab, (a*c)b, abc and in particular, allows students to investigate whether exponents “distribute” over operations othe...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/what-is-an-exponent
Fraction Multiplication
... creates a product less than the number; multiplying any number by a fraction greater than one produces a product greater than the number. Vocabulary commutative property of multiplication reciprocal This lesson uses interactive unit squares to explore the concept of fraction multipl...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/fraction-multiplication
References by Texas Instruments - US and Canada
...esearch on math and science education, visit the global TI Research Library. AEL, T. I. f. t. A. o. R. i. E. a. (2004). Review of the research: Nine components of effective professional development. Charleston, WV, AEL. Aldon, G., M. Artigue, et al. (2008). New technological environment, new res...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/funding-and-research/research/research_bibliography
AP® Calculus | AB3/BC3 2018 Module | Texas Instruments
... Videos The videos below are divided into two sections: resource and technology. In the resource videos, you’ll find information on scoring, common misconceptions and techniques for approaching topics in the released free-response questions. The technology videos show the tech solutions ...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/ap-calculus/fundamental-theorem-of-calculus/sequence2/2018-ab3-bc3
Python coding: Do While Loops | Texas Instruments
... Do While Loops This activity extends the “Teaching Foundations of Computer Science With Python on TI-Nspire™ Technology” workshop to study additional topics from computer science with the support of the TI-Nspire™...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/computer-science-foundations/do-while-loops
High-School-State-Test
...s: Can you use Texas Instruments (TI) on the test? --> --> Computer Algebra System TI-Nspire™CX II ...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/test-preparation-tools/high-school-state-test-map
AP® Calculus | BC5 2017 Module | Texas Instruments
... Videos The videos below are divided into two sections: resource and technology. In the resource videos, you’ll find information on scoring, common misconceptions and techniques for approaching topics in the released free-response questions. The technology videos show the tech solutions ...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/ap-calculus/series-and-improper-integrals/sequence1/2017-bc5
AP® Calculus | BC6 2019 Module | Texas Instruments
...y BC6 Planning and Resources Objectives Students understand that the product of a whole number n and a fraction (a/b) is (na/b). Vocabulary commutative property of multiplication of AP® Calculus Module Taylor polynomials and Maclaurin series: Given the graphs of...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/ap-calculus/taylor-polynomials-power-series/sequence3/2019-bc6
Extending Exponents
...ot This lesson allows students to investigate how patterns they developed for postive exponents extend to integer exponents. What to look for Common misconceptions include not understanding which element in the expression is the base of the exponent, multiplying the exponent and th...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/extending-exponents
Building a Table of Ratios
... recognize that the rows (or columns) of a ratio table are some (positive rational) multiple of each other. This will be important when they begin to compare ratios. What to look for Have students explain their strategies for solving problems involving equivalent ratios. Sample Assessment If Sara...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/ratios/sequence1/building-a-table-of-ratios
Solving Equations
...2=2x-3\) d. \(3x-4= 2x+7\) Answer: d. \(3x-4=2x+7\) Understanding Solving linear equations with rational number coefficients can combine a variety of methods. What are the students doing? Students solve equations by a variety of solution strategies and compare solution ...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/solving-equations
Building Expressions
...n Snapshot Two expressions are equivalent if they have the same value for every possible replacement for the variable or variables. What to look for Some statements can be true for many values of a variable or variables but not true for others. For example, “multiplication” makes things la...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/building-expressions
Texas Instruments Guidelines for Research
...copyright ownership or funding source. TI practices transparency in reporting research. All final research reports funded by TI, regardless of outcome, are made public. Researchers are encouraged to submit their work to peer-reviewed journals and research conferences. All research com...https://education.ti.com/en/resources/funding-and-research/research/research-ethics
What's a Solution to a System of Equations?
...le to describe the solution in terms of the graphs of the two equations, and identify characteristics of equations that will lead to each possible outcome. Vocabulary system of linear equations in two variables intersection slope parallel lines solution to a system of two linear equations ...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/what-is-a-solution-to-a-system-of-equations
Units Other Than a Unit Square
...ctions 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. Vocab...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/units-other-than-a-unit-square
Multiplying Fractions by a Whole Number
...ole Number Planning and Resources Objectives Students understand that the product of a whole number n and a fraction (a/b) is (na/b). Vocabulary commutative property of multiplication This lesson can be used to develop multiplication of a fraction by a whole number. 393722 Multi...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/multiplying-fractions-by-a-whole-number
Solving Systems of Equations Algebraically
...tickets and total number of child tickets that she buys? Answer: 10 adult tickets and 4 child tickets. Understanding Develop linear combinations of two quantities and investigate what happens when a constraint is imposed on the linear combination \(ax+by\) for a given \(a\) and ...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/solving-systems-of-equations-algebraically
Building Expressions in Two Variables
...sson students gain more practice creating equivalent expressions using the properties of multiplication and addition. Students are able to build more complex expressions for the purpose of demonstrating expressions of the second and third degree. 439865 Building Expressions in Two Variables P...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/expressions/sequence1/building-expressions-in-two-variables
Equivalent Fractions - Texas Instruments
...dents should understand and explain that two fractions are equivalent (equal) if they are the same size or the same point on a number line. They can compare and express the relationships between two fractions using the symbols and justify the conclusions by using a visual fraction model. Vocabu...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/equivalent-fractions
Dividing a Fraction by a Whole Number
... 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 whole number can lead to a productive ...https://education.ti.com/en/building-concepts/activities/fractions/sequence-1/dividing-a-fraction-by-a-whole-number