Science Sims Can Be Phenomenal!
...pulation size of the fish that live there. For more information, download the Teacher Notes (pdf). You can view and download the full TI-Nspire CX activity on our website. 2: 'It’s Just a Lunar Phase' from Earth Science Observing moon phases takes weeks and students can usually only see them ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/march/sciencesims
IB® Exam Resources, Tips and Tricks | Texas Instruments
...urriculum that were about to take place. To make these activities even more usable to IB® teachers, we recognized they would also need IB® exam style questions to go hand in hand with each activity. But as IB® teachers ourselves, we knew the need would be more than just activities, and that teach...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/ibresources
Promposal With Balloons and Buttons | Texas Instruments
...r students to push their creativity. Encourage your students to enter for a chance to win some cash for their prom night!* To be honest, it’s been quite some time since I have thought about prom (1966; I did not attend any proms but our wedding song in 1970 was “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” by ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/promposals
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
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
STEM Solutions for Summer Camps | Texas Instruments – U.S.
...lassroom’s four walls. During the typical school day, we as classroom teachers are often limited to somewhat canned activities that are part of our required curriculum or scope/sequence from our district. That’s where summer camps come into the picture. The flexibility of summer yields the perfec...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/stem-solutions-for-summer-camps
Set your Students up to Soar with “STEM on the Fly”
...math and science class today to be successful as a pilot in the future.” The win landed Alex on several of his local news stations to talk about the activity he inspired, STEM on the Fly. See Alex in action: WNYT-TV (NBC): Tech Valley High Sophomore meets Southwest Pilot WTEN-TV (ABC): ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/february/stemonthefly
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
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
Texas Instruments Brings Its Hands-On Coding Workshops to ShadOnline
...precious cargo. Start the year by figuring out where you are, where you are headed and how you plan to get there. Remember, this year’s voyage will require a lot of course corrections and adjustments along the way. Celebrate meeting key milestones, incorporate lessons learned and, most importantl...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/peter_bts_2020
Innovation in Biology
...oups and were actively engaged during the entire four days of building, designing and refining their projects. On the last day, a few groups were not quite ready to showcase their project. They had a little more tinkering to do and begged me to shorten their review for their final exam in favor o...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/october/innovation-in-biology
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
Nothing Says “I Love You” Like an Absolute Value Graph ❤ by @TICalculators
...alculator on — duh! Next, press y= to put you in the right mood mode 😀. Then, press the math key and arrow over to NUM and select 1:abs(. Enter the equation |2X|-8 to start transforming your TI calculator into a virtual love note. Press the graph key to check out what we see. Want to change the ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/create-math-valentines
Designing Your Classroom With Purpose
...t always pops into my mind is my classroom: the setup, the layout, the functionality, the organization … and, of course, the aesthetic. I want every square inch to serve as a resource or reference for my students. And if it looks cute while doing it, well, that’s a bonus. After all, the vibe sets...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/classroomdesign
In Honor of National Chemistry Week, 5 “Organic” Ways to Incorporate TI Technology Into Chemistry Class
...on The TI-Nspire™ CX or CX II graphing calculator is an amazing tool that can be used in partnership with a Vernier sensor or probe. The Vernier DataQuest™ App for TI-Nspire™ technology is built right into the calculator’s home screen. Students can collect real-world data, analyze that data and ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/chemistryweek
Field Goal vs. Ice Cream: The Ultimate Game Day Matchup
...play it safe and cheer for the “field goal” or always want your team to go for the touchdown? No matter how you like to celebrate, the big game is quickly approaching, and it can be a great opportunity to get your students talking math and sports. And even food, if that’s more your thing. TI h...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/thebiggame
Oklahoma Students Make Their Mark Learning to Program with Rover
...tt. “It took them 3 or 4 days to figure out how to draw a line, but when they did, they were so proud of themselves and the beams on their faces were quite beautiful.” Keota junior Justin Hickman (right) inspects a TI-Innovator Rover while junior Trevor Doss (back) looks on. Hickman is one of t...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/february/seeroverdraw
Robotics for the 21st Century | Texas Instruments
...se robots in their classrooms. My hope with this blog is to share how robots can increase understanding and engagement in your classroom. If you have questions or comments, feel free to contact me via the information at the end of the article. Let’s take a look at seven ways educators are using...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/roboticsweek2022
Adding “Class” to Your Python Code | Texas Instruments
...=, actions). Of course, we can mix and match the two approaches in designing an application (program) and the three fundamental control structures (sequence, branch and loop) are still critical to all programs. This blog introduces Python classes using both TI‑Nspire™ CX II and TI‑84 Plus CE Pyth...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2022/python-coding-classes
AP® Statistics: 6 Math Functions You Must Know for the TI-84 Plus
...ility menu item do you use for a given situation? If the question is asking for the probability of a single outcome (i.e. what’s the probability of exactly 5 heads in 10 coin flips [hint: it’s not 1/2!]), then you should use binompdf(10,.5,5). If the question is asking about the probability of mo...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/2018/april/apstats
Which TI Calculator for the SAT® and Why?
...are not provided, and sharing is not an option Practice for the test using the same calculator you will use on test day The math test includes some questions where it’s better not to use a calculator, even though you’re allowed to You are only allowed to use calculators on the math portion of ...https://education.ti.com/en/bulletinboard/which-ti-calc-sat